Thursday, December 17, 2009

Today, December 17th, we share...

...Books made into Movies!



Today we present books that have been made into movies. We also use this as an opportunity to tell you about our brand new program Based on the Book Movie Festival*.
This list was made possible by our friends Brandi, Erin, Tina, Margie, Colleen, Amy, Mary, Rachel, Sue and Ann. Thank you ladies for all of your help!


A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. There is a live action as well as animated version!
The Polar Express by Chris van Allsburg. CGI at it's best!
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Take your pick! Mickey, Barbie, Alistair Cooke. Live action or animated!
Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.
The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.

Yes Virginia, There is a Santa by Francis P Church.
Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon tries every source to find out if there is a Santa Claus and finally writes to the editor of the New York Sun for her answer. For elementary grades.

A Christmas Story which is adapted from Jean Sheppard's In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, and Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and other disasters.


The Year Without Santa by Phyllis McGinley. The animated version features Mr. Heat Miser!

There are many, many many wonderful books for you to share. Stop by for more recommendations or to check out some of these great finds.

-r





*Based on the Book Movie Festival
Beginning on January join us monthly for movies adapted or based on best selling books. Check out and read the book (which will be available at the circulation desk) and then join us for a monthly screening of the movie. Light refreshments will be served.
You may drop in for either the book or the movie or enjoy both!
Attendees under 13 may need parental consent for some titles. Please see Miss Rachee for more
details

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