Books and Movies to spark imagination and creativity for ages 2-12.
All Age December Book Club Activity
Read and Watch:
Begin by reading "That Christmas" together, followed by a viewing of the Netflix film.
Discussion:
Encourage the children to discuss differences between the book and the movie, exploring how the stories were adapted for the screen.
Creative Projects:
Inspire them to draw their favorite scenes or write their own short holiday stories, fostering creativity and engagement with the material.
JANUARY 2025 | AGE 2-5
We'll focus on simple, colorful stories with themes of friendship and discovery.
Book Summary
Peter Rabbit is a mischievous bunny who loves adventure but learns an important lesson about listening to his mother after sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden.
Fun Fact
Beatrix Potter originally self-published The Tale of Peter Rabbit because publishers didn’t believe it would sell!
Movie Connection
In Peter Rabbit (2018), Peter says, “It’s time to hop to it!” as he leads his siblings on exciting adventures.
Activity Prompt
Draw your favorite vegetable from Mr. McGregor’s garden!
JANUARY 2025 | AGE 6-8
We'll introduce more developed narratives with humor and imagination.
Book Summary
Charlotte’s Web tells the story of a young pig named Wilbur, who befriends a kind and wise spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur's life is in danger, Charlotte uses her web to write words like “Some Pig” to save him, teaching readers about friendship, kindness, and selflessness.
Fun Fact
Charlotte’s Web has been one of the best-selling children’s books of all time and was named the “best American children’s book of the past 200 years” by The Children’s Literature Association.
Movie Connection
The 2006 live-action movie brings the classic tale to life with Dakota Fanning as Fern and Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte. One of the most memorable lines is, “It’s not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.”
Activity Prompt
Design your own web! What word would Charlotte write about you? Draw it in the web and explain why it fits you.
JANUARY 2025 | AGE 9-12
We'll feature deeper themes of adventure, personal growth, and courage.
Book Summary
Holes follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy sent to a desert detention camp where he and other kids dig holes as punishment. The story weaves together humor, mystery, and themes of friendship and justice as Stanley uncovers the truth about his family’s curse and the camp’s hidden secrets.
Fun Fact
Louis Sachar not only wrote the novel but also penned the screenplay for the movie, ensuring its authenticity and connection to the original story.
Movie Connection
The 2003 movie, starring Shia LaBeouf, closely follows the book and features the iconic line, “If only, if only, the woodpecker sighs…” from the book’s song. The film was praised for staying true to the source material.
Activity Prompt
Imagine you’re digging holes in the camp and discover something amazing. Draw or write about what you found and why it’s important!
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