Before the Story is an exciting, illustrated chapter book series that features your favorite Disney heroines on fun adventures as young girls. Before Anita rescued one hundred and one Dalmatians ... she was a girl with a puppy! Anita and her new friends are on a mission to bring joy back to the gloomy halls of their new boarding school. But their plans get put on hold when Anita comes across an abandoned Dalmatian puppy in the schoolyard. As her new fluffy roommate becomes less and less of a secret, Anita discovers that a dog is just what her school needs to bring back a little cheer. Until then, resident mean girl, Cruella De Vil, tricks Anita and her friends at every turn and threatens to reveal the puppy to the grumpy Headmistress! Newly independent readers ages 5-8 will love this new illustrated chapter book based on Disney's 101 Dalmatians. This Before the Story chapter book brings the childhood of one of Disney's most iconic characters to life in a tale of puppy hijinks, boarding school fun, and new friendships. - Mulan's Secret Plan - Elsa's Icy Rescue - Anna Finds a Friend - Pocahontas Leads the Way - Cinderella Takes the Stage.