Book2Movie Alert: The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DeCamillo’s Newberry Award winning book, The Tale of Despereaux, hits the big screen today!

I’m hearing that in some ways it’s actually better than the book (I can’t believe it!) and in others it’s not as good (isn't that what I always say). I had so much fun reading the book, I’ll have to check it out for myself.

For more reading fun, be sure to read my previous post and visit The Tale of Despereaux movie website.



Enjoy the holidays. I'll see ya in January!

Book2DVD Alert: Horton Hears a Who!

Yikes! I missed the release of Horton Hears a Who!

It’s out. Go get it!

And check out the website. There’s Fun and Games and Downloads and all sorts of cool stuff.

I must admit, I am a huge Dr. Seuss fan. He is quite possibly my favorite author.

So, I say after you watch the movie, you should read all his books. Just for fun!

Book2Movie Alert: Marley & Me

John Grogan wrote Marley & Me about his real-life experience with a wild-and-crazy Labrador Retriever. Now there are a whole slew of Marley & Me books. One for every age group. You should definitely read at least one for fun!

And on Christmas Day there’ll be a movie too. It looks seriously funny.

And cute.

And wild!

And you’ll love it a lot more if you’ve already read the book.

Movie Alert: Disney’s Bolt

Just a reminder.

Bolt.

In theatres.

Friday.

You still have time to read the book. It will make seeing the movie more fun. I promise. Read my previous post, and see the preview here.

DVD Alert: WALL-E

At last we can get another dose of that irresistible robot WALL-E. I just love that guy! He’s cute, he’s fun, and he saves the world. What more can you ask for?

Read some books. Play some games. And watch that DVD!

If you missed my take on WALL-E, you can read it here.

Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse

Mickey first hit the big screen in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928, so I figure that makes today his birthday. He seriously doesn’t look anywhere near 80 years old. Must be the cheese.

Read Mickey’s bio. Check out his website. Find the perfect Mickey books. Have some Mickey fun!

DVD Alert: Kung Fu Panda

The Kung Fu Panda DVD releases on Sunday.

I saw the movie. I think you’ll like it.

But… you should read the books first. For fun!

This is not like having to eat vegetables before you get dessert. Not at all. These books are yummy!

Check out my previous post. It includes the preview and a link to the Official Website.

Movie Alert: Bolt

Bolt, with John Travolta and Miley Cyrus, hits theatres November 21. Bolt believes his life on a television set is real. And that he has superpowers. When he accidentally gets shipped to New York City, the dynamic doggie must decide if he is a superdog or a superdud.

You know I think you should read the book before you see the movie. I’ll bet you know it too. The book is almost always better, plus you get to know what happens before anyone else! That is definitely reading fun!

Find out about Bolt: Junior Novel here.

Visit the Official Website for videos, photos, games, and downloads here.

DVD Alert: Journey to the Center of the Earth

Three explorers. Adventure. Danger. A journey into the depths of Earth.

Jules Verne wrote Journey to the Center of the Earth, but many have re-written it. Pick up a copy today. Or download one here for free reading fun.

Other movie-related books are: Journey to the Center of the Earth: Movie Novel, What Hides Beneath the Earth, and Choose Your Own Journey.

Download a super-fun movie guide here.

Check out the Official Website here.

DVD Alert: Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell has her own movie! And for the first time ever—she speaks! Travel to her home in Pixie Hollow and peak into her life before Peter Pan.

Check out the movie-related booksTinker Bell Junior Novel, In the Realm of the Never Fairies: Secret World of Pixie Hollow, and Tinker Bell Read-Aloud Storybook.

In the movie Tink discovers her talent for tinkering. The Tinker Bell Find Your Talent Activity Guide shows you how to find your talent, too.

And of course, to round out your reading fun… drop by DisneyFairies.com.

DVD Alert: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl comes to DVD tomorrow!

Read her books! Watch her movie! Check out her website! And my previous post!

Have some American Girl reading fun!

And be sure to check back tomorrow. It’s like book-to-DVD week around here!

Movie Alert: High School Musical 3

HSM3 is out tomorrow!

Check out the Official Site here and my previous post about the book here.

Despereaux For All

Get ready. This small hero with a big heart hits the big screen December 19th.

In the mean time, the Tale of Despereaux Movie Tie-In Junior Novelization is out!

So is The Tale of Despereaux : The Graphic Novel.

And, of course, there’s always the classic, the original, the one and only The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread. I give this book five blocks of cheese! Ha. That's like five stars for regular books ;0)

There are a bunch more Despereaux books too! Check them out for guaranteed reading fun!

Inkdeath is Out… Inkdeath is Out!!!

An early release, yay!!!

I haven’t finished it yet (darn it), so I can’t say much. But, so far it’s goooo-ood! I took it to my daughter’s soccer game and drew a crowd! See... reading is fun and creates friendships.

I’ll be back with a full Inkdeath report—soon. Just wanted to let you know… run… do not walk… to the nearest book store!

Read a great Q&A With Cornelia Funke here. There is loads of fun info on her site!

The Inkheart movie, starring Brendan Fraser (you know... George of the Jungle), is due out January 23rd. Check out the preview—do you think it’s true to the book?



What! You haven’t read Inkheart?!?!? Aaaaaaaaaaaah! You know how I feel about this!

Get thee a copy. Quickly.

Seriously!

It’s awesome reading fun!!!

Movie Alert: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Today is the day.

Check out the Official website here.

Check out the book here.

Catch a flick and have some reading fun!

Movie Alert: IGOR

Visit IGOR online here.
Check out IGOR books here.
Become a Mad Scientist Experiments can be found here. Bah hah hah hah!

Come back Thursday for more IGOR reading fun ;0)

Movie Alert: City of Ember

Read it. Watch it. Stay tuned for more reading fun.

Harry Potter Fans Grab Your Hankies!

Big news for movie goers—Warner Brothers just announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, previously scheduled for a November 21st release, is being pushed back to July 17th, 2009. That’s right… no Harry til June. Aaaaah!!! Eight additional months of agony.

This move has caused Twilight to move up from December 12th to November 21st.

I do my best to keep you up-to-date on the very latest… stay tuned for more reading fun!

Barring any breaking news, I’ll get back on the magazine topic tomorrow.

Harry Potter Readers Speak

According to the 2008 Kids and Family Reading Report:

74% say of Harry Potter readers say reading Harry has made them “more interested in reading other books.”

69% say they, “Harry Potter books are my favorite books.”

70% say they are “‘very’ interested in re-reading Harry Potter books.”

66% of their parents say, “Reading Harry Potter has helped my child in school.”

Whoa... Harry Potter is like brain food!

Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but they sure make reading fun! I just re-read The Sorcerer’s Stone. It’s the first time I’ve read a book more than once—ever! My plan is to re-read all seven before Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince comes to theatres November 11th.

It’s a good plan. Care to join me?

Here's a sneak peak...

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Kit is coming to theatres today!



Whew, I can’t keep up with all the movies that are coming out.

I’m still reading Meet Kit. I’d like to finish it before I see the movie, so if anyone wants to give us a review (on the movie or the book), I’d love it!

Just click on Comments below.

And be sure to check out all Kit’s other books. There are lots of fun project books and crafty books too!