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📚50 Kids’ Books That Also Have a Movie

  A Parent-Approved Reading & Watching List One of the easiest ways to get kids excited about reading is to pair a great book with its movie adaptation . Whether your child prefers to read first or watch first, book-to-movie stories invite meaningful comparisons, discussions, and deeper comprehension. Why Parents Love Book-to-Movie Pairings They: motivate reluctant readers strengthen critical thinking create shared family experiences make reading feel  relevant  and exciting. Below are 50+ children’s books that also have movies , organized by age and reading stage, to help parents and educators choose wisely. Picture Books & Early Readers (Ages 4–7) Winnie-The-Pooh Where the Wild Things Are The Lorax Horton Hears a Who! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Curious George Paddington The Gruffalo Ferdinand 💡 Why these work: Simple plots, strong visuals, and excellent opportunities to compare illustrations vs animation. Chapte...
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52+ Fun Kid Approved Weekend Activities

Children’s Garden
  1. Visit the library and borrow a book
  2. Visit a Kids Museum
  3. Visit a Pet Store
  4. Visit an Art Gallery
  5. Visit an Animal Rescue/Shelter
  6. Go for walk in a nature trail
  7. Take a bike ride in a park
  8. Tour an old/heritage building 
  9. Visit an indoor playground 
  10. Learn a new sport 
  11. Sign up for a Kids Workshop (Home Dépôt)
  12. Sign up for weekend art class
  13. Play a round of mini golf 
  14. Kick ball in a park
  15. Play a round of tennis or pickle ball
  16. Visit a zoo
  17. See a movie in theatre
  18. Go camping in the backyard
  19. See a movie outdoors 
  20. Visit the bookstore and wander through
  21. Have a movie marathon at home 
  22. Play basketball in the park
  23. Have a picnic in a park
  24. Have a fashion show at home 
  25. Visit a new farm
  26. Visit an art makers space and create something new alongside other creators.
  27. Go on a road trip to somewhere new 
  28. Visit a garden centre 
  29. Visit a splash pad 
  30. Go for a family swim
  31. Visit an outdoor skate park 
  32. Visit an indoor skating rink
  33. Play a round of mini golf 
  34. Build a toy from scratch 
  35. Learn to code something new (www.coding.org)
  36. Visit an orchard to pick what’s in season
  37. Visit a heritage site 
  38. Wander through a historic landmark 
  39. Have a lego tournament 
  40. Visit a Wild Life Nature Reserve 
  41. Visit a Wild Life Rescue Centre
  42. Volunteer at a wild life nature reserve 
  43. Attend a child safety class, conference or workshop (check with your local fire station, police station or school if they have any upcoming community programming)
  44. Have a board game tournament 
  45. Have a card game marathon
  46. Have a dance off 
  47. Have a great baking contest 
  48. Have a toy wash & toy rehabilitation clinic
  49. Have a toy drive & donate toys to children’s home
  50. Create a toy library and exchange toys with friends 
  51. Attend a community event near you
  52. Join a foreign language conversation group 
  53. Visit a nature centre
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