With summer holidays fast approaching, we’ve rounded up our favourite film and series adaptations of beloved children’s books. Check them out below!

Matilda (1996)

Adapted from Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 book of the same name.

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Adapted from the best-selling classic picture book by Maurice Sendak.

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

Adapted from the Newbery Medal-winning book by beloved author Katherine Paterson.

The Secret Garden (1993)

Adapted from the classic 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)

Adapted from a series of 13 children’s novels by American author Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket.

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Adapted from British author Roald Dahl’s beloved 1961 novel.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2000)

Adapted from children’s Christmas book by Theodor Seuss Geisel who wrote under the pen name Dr. Seuss.

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Based on the 2003 book by Cressida Cowell.

Whale Rider (2002)

Adapted from the 1987 novel by New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

Adapted from J K Rowling’s 1997 fantasy novel.