This iconic Disney classic is based on Charles Perrault’s story (itself based on earlier sources and which was followed by…
This ‘marvelous’ sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published in 1904. Although it references previous events and…
Guillermo del Toro transforms Carlo Collodi’s 1883 morality tale into something completely different. It’s not really an adaptation, more of…
It’s difficult to separate this classic American children’s novel from the phenomenally successful film, but I’ll try. First published in…
This is a lovely and spirited adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, directed by Gillian Armstrong with a screenplay…
I’m a big fan of the Diamond Brothers detective series so I was very happy when a new adventure was…
This is the worst film I’ve ever seen. It cost a whopping $170 million to make but clearly could not…
Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale Thumbelina was first published in 1835. Don Bluth, of The Land Before Time fame, produced,…
Amazingly, I read 232 books in 2002. I’m sure it’s the highest number of books I’ve read in any year.…
Maurice Sendak’s famous 1963 picture book has a place in many people’s hearts. It’s still very popular today. Picture books…