Some of your favorite movies started out as picture books for children. Read the book then see the movie!
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Chris Van Allsburg
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Chris Van Allsburg
I love his books! If you were introduced to Chris Van Allsburg through the movies, go read the books. Reading “The Polar Express” would be a great family tradition!
I'm sure for most of you the first thing you think of when you hear the word Jumani is Robin Williams, but I was introduced to the book before the movie. It's a very different story in the book!
Jumanji 30th Anniversary Edition|Hardcover
Add Robin Williams to any story and the comedy will jump by a factor of 10, and that's certainly the case here.
Jumanji
Are you too young to remember the Robin Williams version of Jumanji?
Jumanji (2/8) Movie CLIP - What Year is It? (1995) HD
This is one of those stories that always makes me cry, but in a good way.
The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition)|Hardcover
The beloved Christmas tale becomes an animated adventure with Tom Hanks as the conductor. Perfect casting!
The Polar Express
The power of belief.
The Christmas Gift - The Polar Express | Amazon Prime Video
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss needs no introduction. Fun fact though, Dr. Seuss also drew political cartoons during World War II.
I love the book. It's a classic that I think every child should read and have read to them.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!|Hardcover
I'm a Gen X woman. This will ALWAYS be my Grinch!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Ultimate Ed.
I'm sorry I hate the Jim Carrey version, but I don't like ANY Jim Carrey movies.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
I haven't seen this one yet, but Benedict Cumberbatch is my jam.
The Grinch (2018)
Every child should have a copy of this book! It's a wonder story and a wonderful teaching tool for phonics.
The Cat in the Hat|BN Exclusive
I don't like Mike Myers movies either so I never saw this movie. It just seemed like it took a sweet kids story and turned it into something full of middle school potty humor.
The Cat in the Hat
Other Authors
Here are some other picture books that have been turned into movies.
I loved this book as a kid and also in my kids lit class in college.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs|Paperback
A kid friendly adaptation of a kids book. What a rarity!
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Didn't we all read this book in elementary school or have the teacher read it to us?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day|Paperback
I haven't seen the movie. I just don't want to ruin the book for me.
