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Al Dempster

Al Dempster (1911–2001) was a legend in the Disney animation department. He worked on classic films such as Mary Poppins, The AristoCats, and The Jungle Book.  His animation was later adapted and published in several Disney Little Golden Books, including Cinderella’s Friends and Santa’s Toy Shop.    
Bugs Bunny's Birthday (Looney Tunes)
Cinderella's Friends (Disney Classic)
Santa's Toy Shop (Disney)
Walt Disney's Peter Pan (Disney Classic)
Pinocchio (Disney Classic)

Books

Bugs Bunny's Birthday (Looney Tunes)
Cinderella's Friends (Disney Classic)
Santa's Toy Shop (Disney)
Walt Disney's Peter Pan (Disney Classic)
Pinocchio (Disney Classic)

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