After Dumbo spends the morning practicing amazing flying feats, Timothy Mouse tells him to take the rest of the day off. But when Dumbo decides to use his special skills to help out others, his day off turns out to be a very busy one!
Disney Tails: Dumbo and Mama
February 16, 2016
When Dumbo and his mom decide to have the perfect afternoon, they find the only thing they need is one another. The third in a new charming line of touch-and-feel board books, this title features an adorable new story starring everybody's favorite baby elephant, original art, and touch-and-feel elements on every spread.
Dumbo Read-Along Storybook and CD
February 5, 2019
The magic of Disney's classic animated film Dumbocomes to life in this Read-Along Storybook that comes with a CD featuring word-for-word narration, actual character voices, and sound effects from the beloved animated film!
Dumbo Live-Action Picture Book
February 12, 2019
This gorgeous picture book based on Tim Burton's live action Dumbo will focus on the iconic baby elephant's heartwarming journey. With sparse text and gorgeous illustrations inspired by the film's stunning visuals, fans will be eager to revisit the unique world of Dumbo through the picture book over and over again.
Dumbo: Circus of Dreams
February 12, 2019
In this novelization of Walt Disney Studios' live action Dumbo, by Kari Sutherland, fans will experience the wonder of the breathtaking world created by the incomparable Tim Burton. Features all-new details and exclusive original content that will give fans insight into their favorite new characters.
The Art and Making of Dumbo
March 26, 2019
A visually-rich, behind-the-scenes look at Dumbo, the upcoming live-action/CGI film directed by Tim Burton. This deluxe coffee table book, written and designed by Burton's archival team, is sure to capture the adoration of Disney and Tim Burton fans alike.
Golden Books[]
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Title
Release Date
Dumbo
1947
A Little Golden Book adaptation of the animated classic, Dumbo.
Dumbo
1955
This is a Big Golden Book adaptation featuring the characters from Dumbo, adapting the story from the film.
Dumbo
July 1993
A Golden Sight 'n' Sound Book adaptation of Dumbo.
Dumbo the Circus Baby
August 1993
A Golden Sturdy Shape Book that features characters from Dumbo.
Dumbo: Book of Opposites
August 1997
A Golden Board Book that teaches readers about opposites.
Dumbo
September 14, 2004
A Little Golden Book re-issue of Dumbo that uses art from the 1940's Dumbo Little Golden Book.
I am Dumbo
January 8, 2019
This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Dumbo, the lovable big-eared elephant from the beloved Disney movie Dumbo. Mrs. Jumbo, Timothy the mouse, and other movie pals are featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations.
Wonderful World of Reading[]
Cover
Title
Release Date
Dumbo on Land, on Sea, in the Air
February 12, 1973
When the train breaks down on the way to their opening performance, Dumbo and the other circus animals must find other means of transportation.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
1977
A Walt Disney Wonderful World of Reading book about Jumbo Jr., better known as Dumbo.
The Mice and the Circus
1979
Timothy Mouse helps the mouse children who live in Cinderella's castleattend Dumbo's Flying Circus.
Dumbo and the Circus Train
1982
Although some of the elephants feel Dumbo's life is too easy, the flying elephant works tirelessly when the circus train needs help.
Dumbo
1996
A Walt Disney Wonderful World of Reading book about Dumbo.
Dumbo and His New Act
2003
Dumbo and his mouse friend, Timothy, look at all the circus acts trying to come up with a new act for Dumbo. Bubbles was the answer for his new act.
Miscellaneous[]
Cover
Title
Release Date
Dumbo Read-Along
1968
Disney Read-Along storybook that was released multiple times, either with a vinyl record or a cassette tape. First edition published 1968, second edition on vinyl published in 1977, first cassette edition published in 1977, and a second cassette edition published in 1990.
Dumbo's Circus
July 1985
There's high-flying fun at Dumbo's circus. You have gone to the circus to see Dumbo, the famous flying elephant. As a special treat, Dumbo asks you to go flying with him. Soon both of you are soaring among the clouds - when suddenly a bad thunderstorm comes rumbling up over the mountain ahead. What should you do?
What happens next? It depends on the choices you make! Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers.
Dumbo at Bat
1986
Volume 8 of the Walt Disney Fun-to-Read Library. Published by Bantam Books.
Dumbo
June 1, 1995
Classic Storybook adaptation of Dumbo published by Penguin Press.
Dumbo: Not So Fast!
November 28, 1997
Volume 9 of the Disney's Storytime Treasures Library, published by Advance Publishers LLC.
Fly, Dumbo, Fly!
February 26, 2014
In this fun-filled story based on the Disney classic, Dumbo learns what can happen when he tries to fly. From clowning in the circus to doing loop-the-loops, Dumbo's antics will fill kids with confidence and delight!
Dumbo Step Into Reading
January 8, 2019
The lovable elephant Dumbo takes flight in this Step 1 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader! Based on the Disney animated classic film Dumbo, and just in time for the March 2019 theatrical release of the new live-action Dumbo, this book is perfect for children ages 5 to 7--and it comes with over 30 stickers!
Dumbo: The Official Movie Special
April 2, 2019
An in-depth behind-the-scenes companion book for Disney's latest live action/CGI movie directed by Tim Burton. Experience the behind-the-scenes live-action reimagining of Disney's Dumbo, presenting interviews with the cast and crew of the film, including Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Eva Green and more!
Trivia[]
The original 1941 film has more (if not the most) plot changes in printed/book adaptations compared to other Disney films. The amount of changes vary depending on the book, but the most common change usually involves the exclusion of the "Pink Elephants on Parade" sequence. It would usually be replaced with a scene of Dumbo falling asleep and having a dream about flying, before ending up in the tree the next morning. In addition to this:
Sometimes, the circus would make Dumbo into a clown after his mother gets locked up and before he meets Timothy.
Sometimes, Dumbo actually practices flying (resulting in many failed attempts) before he and Timothy get help from the crows. Additionally, Timothy would sometimes get the idea that Dumbo could be able to fly early after they first meet.
Sometimes, at the end, Dumbo is able to fly perfectly after jumping from the clown platform but loses his feather mid-flight. Like the film, Timothy helps Dumbo to pull himself back up in the air.
In a few adaptations, Dumbo is not as naïve as he is in the beginning of the film, notably being on the verge of crying after his ears are revealed and the circus elephants give him his nickname. Sometimes, he even has the ability to talk, notably in the Wonderful World of Reading adaptation by Random House in 1978.
Starting in 2019, by the release of the live-action remake, book adaptations of the original film remove any appearances or references of the Crows.
