I have a long history with animals in my family, growing up we had lots of pets! Currently we own five baby tortoises and they are my whole world. So for this week’s TTT I thought I’d combine two of my favorite things: Books and Disney/Pixar! I’ll be picking some of my fav animal characters and will be pairing them up with a fictional character’s name that I’d think would suit!
TTT is a fun bookish weekly meme created by theartsyreadergirl where you list your top 10s based on a different theme each week. I’ll link up her TTT if you would like to participate or know more.
Top 10 Disney/ Pixar Animal Characters Named as Book Characters
Winnie the Pooh
Book Character: Emmie Blue from Dear Emmie Blue
Heartwarming yet emotionally wrecking, it gives you all of the feels and makes you swell up from the inside. The cover of the book also gives off Winnie the Pooh vibes, and Emmie Blue is a cute alternative name!
Simba
Book Character: Malik from A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
The African folklore. The idea of wanting to escape your fate’s destiny. Plus ya’ll know Simba is actually a soft boy at heart just like Malik so it fits!
Chesire Cat
Book Character: Legend from Caraval
Both are mysterious as heck, and both take delight in illusions, magic, and all kind of tricks in their own fantasy lands. And if we were ever going to consider an alternative name for Chesire Cat it should be as iconic as Legend.
Abu
Book Character: Nahri from City of Brass
Apart from being a literal con woman like Abu, she also manages to summon a djinn warrior! Many of the atmospheric elements featured in City of Brass would actually suit Abu quite nicely, in fact he would be a perfect companion to Nahri.
Louis
Book Character: Frank Li from Frankly in Love
Right I know that Louis is not anyway Korean and I’m pretty sure there aren’t any alligators there lol. But the name and cover of the book sounded and looked jazzy! Plus Louis does face predicaments between going after what he desires (music) and sticking with tradition (being a mean alligator).
Remy
Book Character: Emoni from With Fire on High
A determined wanna be chef who sets her talents free in a real kitchen. Emoni is a great alternative name, it does have that sing song cadence to it that would fit into the French “aesthetic”.
Rajah
Book Character: Manuel from Written in Starlight
Technically tigers don’t live in the luscious forests of South America but other than that, Manuel is the protective side kick to a determined princess. Manuel may not be the strongest alternative to Rajah but it is suave name.
Koda
Book Character: Willow from Pilu in the Woods
This book is all about friendship, loss, and finding your way home. Furthermore, the name “Willow” symbolizes belonging, safety, and a sense of hope. I can’t help but think this name was MADE for Koda.
Dumbo
Book Character: Aniyah from The Star Outside My Window
A wish among the stars to find one’s mother heart achingly reminds me of Dumbo and THAT scene. Aniyah is a dreamer despite how vast the world may be. Thus a befitting name to a childhood icon.
Tod
Book Character: Redford Morgan from Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Apart from the “red” reference, Redford is your cheeky and mischievous rebel who is similar to our stubborn and hardheaded fox.
The Never Ending Chronicles of Jawahir the Bookworm 
Emoni and Remy!!! I love this! I’ve just added a bunch to my TBR because of this list!
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I’m so happy to hear that! Enjoy your new picks!
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This was such a fun idea, I love the way you twisted this week’s topic!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/11/17/top-ten-tuesday-290/
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Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the post!
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🙂
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I love your take on the topic. Very original! Also that Red reference really works :p
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Thank you!
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My dog’s name is Winnie. Not after the Pooh. My daughter just liked it. My husband tried to get her to pick something else because she is black and white and not tan like the bear. She stuck with Winnie and now sometimes we call her “Pooh” or “Pooh Bear” when we’re sweet talking her. Which is funny since she looks nothing like Winnie the Pooh.
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Awww that’s so adorable! Winnie the Pooh is my favorite!
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Wow!? Five baby tortoises?! You have to show us a picture one day haha… I haven’t read any of the books but I loved your reasoning, especially that of Simba with A Song of Wraiths and Ruin!
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Yup! They’re so peaceful and serene though you wouldn’t think you both were in the same room sometimes. They’ll have their blog debut one day hahaha
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Oh, these are perfect! And Emmie Blue is such a cute name. I’m not familiar with that book, but it’s going on my TBR pile.
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Thank you so much! Hope you like the book too.
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omg, you have 5 baby tortoises!!? that’s so cool – you need to show us all a picture on your blog!! i love all of this reasoning, and because of this *super creative* post i just added so many books to my tbr!! loved reading this ❤
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