Children's Books Made into a Movie or TV Series

Updated April 26, 2023
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Children's Books Made into a Movie or TV Series

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The one and only Ivan
Applegate, Katherine.
Ebook
Now a major motion picture available on Disney+! Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. This #1 New York Times bestselling and...

The One and Only Ivan is also available on CD as an audiobook.

Matilda
Dahl, Roald
Ebook
*A very special edition, celebrating everyone's favourite young genius! Includes tips and activities for creating your very own story, and incredible pull-out illustrations of Matilda all grown-up* 'A true genius - Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams

Roald Dahl has had many books turned into movies - check out The BFG, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or The Witches!

Because of Winn-Dixie
DiCamillo, Kate.
Audiobook
The classic heartwarming tale from Kate DiCamillo--now with an afterword from the beloved author, reflecting on twenty years in print One summer's day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries--and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie...
Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal
Kinney, Jeff
Paper Book
Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into high school where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Luckily Greg has his best friend and sidekick, Rowley. But when...
The invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures
Selznick, Brian.
Audiobook
Where the wild things are
Sendak, Maurice
Paper Book
One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, so his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without his supper. That night a forest begins to grow in Max's room and an ocean rushes by with a boat to take Max to the place where the...
The mysterious Benedict Society
Stewart, Trenton Lee
Paper Book
For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of...
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