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.
Paper Book
* Big Mouth mailing (December holiday mailing) * Finished book giveaway at ALA Midwinter breakfast (January) * Teacher & Librarian website feature and/or blog post at thepageturn.com (book and gorilla giveaway - February) * Online advertising on Fuse 8 and Read Roger blogs (May)...

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

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Barrett, Judi
Paper Book
The classic children's book and inspiration behind a hit animated film, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a whimsical and imaginative picture book that has delighted generations of readers. The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town--except...

Love the book? Watch the movie!

Beezus and Ramona
Cleary, Beverly.
Paper Book
Newbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book.  Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn't always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination,...

Love the book? Watch the movie!

Matilda
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be...

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

Llama Llama red pajama
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
Because of Winn-Dixie
DiCamillo, Kate.
Flora & Ulysses : the illuminated adventures
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller!  The beloved 2014 Newbery Medal winner by former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Kate DiCamillo is now available in a movie tie-in edition. Holy unanticipated occurrences! From #1 New York...
Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal
Kinney, Jeff.
Paper Book
Boys don't keep diaries--or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where...
Hilda and the troll
Pearson, Luke
Paper Book
Hilda Season 1 is now on Netflix! "Luke Pearson is one of the best cartoonists working today. Hilda is utterly brilliant!" --Raina Telgemeier, creator of Smile This brand new paperback edition of Hilda and the Troll offers a fresh chance to...
Curious George
Rey, H. A.
Paper Book
The first story about George, the curious little monkey who's delighted generations of readers. In this book, George meets his friend, the man with the yellow hat, and begins the life of mischief and adventure so beloved by generations of readers. The inspiration for...
The invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures
Selznick, Brian.
Paper Book
Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels, which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick!<...
Where the wild things are
Sendak, Maurice.
Paper Book
Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. Introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey with this...
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...
Lyle, Lyle, crocodile
Waber, Bernard
Paper Book
Everyone in the neighborhood loves Lyle the crocodile--except for a cranky neighbor and his nervous cat! Can lovable Lyle make everything right with his grumpy neighbors A beloved classic read-aloud--now a major motion picture! Lyle the crocodile lives in a...
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