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Home >> Entertainment >> Disney Villains Book Series: Mother Knows Best | Mother Gothel Costume Idea

Disney Villains Book Series: Mother Knows Best | Mother Gothel Costume Idea

Published: Sep 7, 2018 · Modified: Nov 1, 2021 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 86 Comments

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Disney Book Group is partnering with me on this post and giveaway for the Disney Villains Book Series. Learn more about Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch and check the Disney Villain Mother Gothel Costume Idea.

If you're a fan of Disney, then you really need to check out the Disney Villains Book Series. My daughter and I were first introduced to the Disney Villains books around this time last year, and we were both hooked from the start. The books are geared for readers ages 9 and up, but even I enjoyed them as an adult— it's really fun to get into the minds and discover the backstories of the villains who are present in our favorite Disney fairytales!

The newest addition to the Disney Villains Book Series is Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch, which features the story of Mother Gothel and the magical golden flower from Disney's Tangled.

Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch

Disney Villains Books Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch

About the Disney Villains Book Series

The Disney Villians series by Serena Valentino explores how the antagonists in Disney movies became some of storytelling's most iconic villains. In the first five VILLAINS books, we see how the Evil Queen, the Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel fall into darkness, through the instigation of the mysterious Odd Sisters: Lucinda, Martha, and Ruby.

About Mother Knows Best (Book #5)

The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch.

And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower?

Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic.

It is a tale of the old witch.

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About the Author

Serena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the past decade. She has earned critical acclaim in both the comic and horror domains, where she is known for her unique style of storytelling, bringing her readers into exquisitely frightening worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary protagonists. The books in her best-selling Villains series are best enjoyed when read in the following order: Fairest of All, The Beast Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul, and Mistress of All Evil.

Buy the Disney Villains Book Series

Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains)Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains)Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains)Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains)Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains)Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains)Beast Within, The: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains)Beast Within, The: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains)Beast Within, The: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains)Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains)Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains)Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains)Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains)Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains)Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains)

 

Love Mother Gothel? Then consider this DIY Mother Gothel Costume Idea! It's perfect for Halloween or Disneybounding! 

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DIY Mother Gothel Costume Idea

What you need to re-create Mother Gothel:

  • Maroon dress - I love this mid-length burgundy lace dress from Lulu's (bonus that this can be worn on a night out, when not dressed up as Mother Gothel!)
  • Long curly black wig - the bigger the better!
  • Black cape with hood - To really bring out your inner villain.
  • Gold colored dangle earrings - These gold triangle earrings really bring Mother Gothel to life!

Enter to win the Disney Villains Book Series!

One (1) very lucky Mommy Musings reader will win all 5 Disney VILLAINS books, including Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch AND a Sephora “Perfect Hair Day” bundle pack!

Disney Villains Book Series Sephora “Perfect Hair Day” bundle pack

To enter fill out the form below. Giveaway ends September 16th at 11:59 pm. Open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Disney Book Group.

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  1. Steph

    September 07, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    My favorite Disney Villain is Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth Miller

    September 07, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    Malificent is my favorite villian. My daughter loves them all.

    Reply
  3. Kenneth Helmick

    September 07, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    Scar from The Lion King

    Reply
  4. mary chapman

    September 07, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    My favorite villain is the Beast!

    Reply
  5. Susan Gillam

    September 07, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    My favorite is Maleficent.

    Reply
  6. Lynne B

    September 07, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    My favorite villain is Ursula.

    Reply
  7. Derek Miller

    September 07, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    The Beast although I feel like it is kind of mislabeling him calling him a villain.

    Reply
  8. Jaque Richards

    September 07, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    The two siamese cats in Lady and The Tramp. I love that movie. As a child I hated those sneaky cats! 🙂 Thank you.

    Reply
  9. angie

    September 07, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    My favorite is Gaston.

    Reply
  10. Tandi Cortez

    September 08, 2018 at 12:28 am

    Malificent is my favorite villain!

    Reply
  11. Abigail Gibson

    September 08, 2018 at 12:37 am

    My favorite Disney villain is Scar from the Lion King.

    Reply
  12. courtney b

    September 08, 2018 at 3:59 am

    I ike urula or krulea deville from 101 dalmations

    Reply
  13. Kristi C

    September 08, 2018 at 6:52 am

    My favorite villain is Ursula.

    Reply
  14. shelly peterson

    September 08, 2018 at 8:01 am

    My favorite is Maleficent.

    Reply
  15. Ashley C

    September 08, 2018 at 8:11 am

    I like maleficent

    Reply
  16. Donna Clifford

    September 08, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Scar from The Lion King is my favorite villian

    Reply
  17. Denise M

    September 08, 2018 at 10:42 am

    I am a fan of Scar

    Reply
  18. Ken C

    September 08, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Rattigan from the Great Mouse Detective, gotta love Vincent Price singing

    Reply
  19. Jessica To

    September 08, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Cruella Da Ville is my favorite villain.

    Reply
  20. Bryan Vice

    September 08, 2018 at 11:37 am

    My favorite Disney Villain has to be Scar

    Reply
  21. Danielle Wood

    September 08, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    My favorite villian is Jafar

    Reply
  22. Debbi Wellenstein

    September 08, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    My favorite Disney villain is Maleficent.

    Reply
  23. Azeem Isaahaque

    September 08, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    My favorite villian is Ursula!

    Reply
  24. Nickie

    September 08, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    My favorite is ursala

    Reply
  25. Don D

    September 08, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    I really enjoyed Cruella Deville as a villian.

    Reply
  26. Julie Bickham

    September 08, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    i really don't have a favorite. If I had to pick one it would be Maleficent, I like her style.

    Reply
  27. Emily R.

    September 08, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    I love Captain Hook!

    Reply
  28. Alexandra Y

    September 08, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    Cruella Deville is my favorite.

    Reply
  29. Wendy R.

    September 08, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    I'm a big fan of Maleficent!

    Reply
  30. Michelle C

    September 09, 2018 at 10:14 am

    My favorite Disney villian is Cruella de Vil!

    Reply
  31. beth shepherd

    September 09, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Ursula is my favorite! Thank you

    Reply
  32. Anne Higgins

    September 09, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    Scrooge

    Reply
  33. Antoinette M

    September 10, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    Maleficent

    Reply
  34. susan smoaks

    September 10, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    i love cruella de vil she is my favorite disney villian

    Reply
  35. Amber D.

    September 10, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    Maleficent!

    Reply
  36. Hungyen Oanh

    September 11, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    Hi,
    Thank you for your post.
    My favorite villain is Ursula.

    Reply
  37. JENNIFER S

    September 11, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Maleficent unless you consider Cheshire cat a villain and then Cheshire all day!

    Reply
  38. heather

    September 11, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    Malificent is my favorite Disney villain because she is misunderstood.

    Reply
  39. shelly dixon

    September 12, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    My favorite is Maleficent.

    Reply
  40. jessica noah

    September 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    my favorite disney villain is ursula from rhe little mermaid

    Reply
  41. Emily Smith

    September 12, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    My favorite villains are Hades and Ursula. They are so sassy!

    Reply
  42. Julieh

    September 12, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    My favorite Disney villain is evil queen because she was always so scary.

    Reply
  43. jenny

    September 13, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Ursula from the Little Mermaid is my favorite.... she is like my mother in law..... seems fun at first, but so wicked.

    Reply
  44. olga

    September 13, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Scar is my favorite!

    Reply
  45. Amber Cheras

    September 13, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    Maleficent is my favorite

    Reply
  46. Paula Hafner

    September 13, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    My favorite is Cruella Deville.

    Reply
  47. Jenny Q.

    September 14, 2018 at 7:25 am

    Maleficent is my favorite because there is more to the story than her just being a villain.

    Reply
  48. Susan Smith

    September 14, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    My favorite villain is Maleficent.

    Reply
  49. Shirley Hicks

    September 14, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    Cruella is my favorite one..

    Reply
  50. Cathleen N

    September 15, 2018 at 2:21 am

    Yzma from Emperor's New Groove:)

    Reply
  51. Caroline Reyes

    September 15, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Ursula

    Reply
  52. Ed

    September 15, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Edgar Balthazar in "The Aristocats"!

    Reply
  53. Tara Woods

    September 15, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Scar from The Lion King

    Reply
  54. Karen Gonyea

    September 15, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    Cruella Daville !!

    Reply
  55. Shelly Maynard

    September 16, 2018 at 12:04 am

    Maleficent is my favorite!

    Reply
  56. Carrie m

    September 16, 2018 at 12:42 am

    Maleficent is my favorite!

    Reply
  57. Judy Gregory

    September 16, 2018 at 3:09 am

    My favorite Disney villain is Gaston.

    Reply
  58. Carolyn D

    September 16, 2018 at 3:19 am

    The Beast is my favorite although he isn't really a villain.

    Reply
  59. Lisa Romine

    September 16, 2018 at 4:53 am

    My favorite Disney villian is Maleficent.

    Reply
  60. SHAYNA

    September 16, 2018 at 7:31 am

    MY FAVORITE VILLIAN IS THE BEAST FROM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

    Reply
  61. Kim T

    September 16, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Ursula is my favorite

    Reply
  62. Rebecca Joiner

    September 16, 2018 at 9:49 am

    My favorite Villian is Maleficent but only when played by Angelina Jolie-Pitt

    Reply
  63. Samantha Lawson

    September 16, 2018 at 10:48 am

    Ursula is my favorite disney villian.

    Reply
  64. Samantha Lawson

    September 16, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Ursula is my favorite disney villian!

    Reply
  65. Kerry P

    September 16, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Cruella De Ville is my favorite Disney Villain. She keeps it classy!

    Reply
  66. Buddy Garrett

    September 16, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Maleficent is my favorite.

    Reply
  67. Tracy Shafer

    September 16, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    Mine is Cruella!

    Reply
  68. kathy pease

    September 16, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I guess my favorite is Gaston from Beauty and the beast

    Reply
  69. Annemarie Z.

    September 16, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    My favorite villain is Ursula from The Little Mermaid!

    Reply
  70. Denise S

    September 16, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    My favorite Disney villain is Cruella DeVille.

    Reply
  71. Jenny S

    September 16, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Gaston for sure. He’s so full of himself it’s hilarious.

    Reply
  72. vivian blevins

    September 16, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    maleficent.

    Reply
  73. DanV

    September 16, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Maleficent is our favorite

    Reply
  74. Breanne

    September 16, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Mother Gothel is my favorite.

    Reply
  75. Brittany Lemmen

    September 16, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    Malificent is my favorite villain!

    Reply
  76. jennifer cervantes

    September 16, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Maleficent is my favorite Disney villain.

    Reply
  77. Philip Lawrence

    September 16, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    My favorite Disney Villain is Ursula.

    Reply
  78. Samantha Brown

    September 16, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    My favorite villain is ursala

    Reply
  79. Trisha McKee

    September 16, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    I think I favor Ursula as a villain

    Reply
  80. Kelsey Vinson

    September 16, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    My favorite is Mother Gothel. Mother knows best!

    Reply
  81. Trisha Musgrave

    September 16, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    My favorite Disney villain has always been Ursula since I was little!

    Reply
  82. Janine

    September 16, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    I like Ursula! Poor unfortunate souls!

    Reply
  83. Sand

    September 16, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    Gaston is my favorite villain. He's just completely awful, but nobody in town sees it.

    Reply
  84. Stephanie Liske

    September 16, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    I like Ursela

    Reply
  85. AEKZ2

    September 16, 2018 at 11:05 pm

    Gaston is my favorite

    Reply
  86. donna porter

    September 16, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    My favorite Disney Villain is Ursula.

    Reply

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