Lights, camera, reading!
There's nothing quite like the magic of seeing your favorite book characters come to life on the big screen (or small screen). Here at the library, we love celebrating stories that have made the jump from beloved books to fantastic films. Grab some popcorn and let's explore some wonderful tales that kids can both read AND watch.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak's classic about Max's wild imagination became a visually stunning film that captures the wonder and wildness of childhood dreams.
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The BFG
Roald Dahl's Big Friendly Giant got the movie treatment from director Steven Spielberg. Follow Sophie and the BFG as they team up to save the world from the other not-so-friendly giants.
Charlotte's Web
Whether you prefer the classic 1973 animated version or the 2006 live-action film, E.B. White's tale of friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider will tug at your heartstrings.
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How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell's book series about Hiccup and his dragon Toothless became a beloved animated movie franchise, now also in live-action format, that's perfect for the whole family.
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How to Train your Dragon, opens a new window
The Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg's magical Christmas story became an innovative animated film that brings the wonder of believing right into your living room.
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The Polar Express, opens a new window
Make it a reading adventure!
Try this fun challenge: Read the book first, then watch the movie!
Compare and contrast:
- Which characters look different than you imagined?
- What scenes were added or changed for the movie?
- Which version tells the story better, and why?
- What's your favorite part of each version?
Visit us for more magic!
Ready to dive into these wonderful stories? We have copies of all these books and many of the movies available for checkout.
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