Movie: Elf Amazon’s Description: One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy goes looking for his true place in the world–in New York City. Readalikes for Families Appeals: This modern Christmas classic has it all: a mix of humor and heart with the magic of Santa Claus and the North Pole . . . all … Continue reading Elf Readalikes
TV Show: Vampirina Description: Based on the Vampirina Ballerina series of books written by Anne Marie Pace and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Vampirina follows the story of Vampirina “Vee” Hauntley who becomes a new kid on the block after she and her family move from Transylvania to Pennsylvania to open a local bed and breakfast called the Scare B&B for visiting ghouls (including vampires) and goblins. The … Continue reading Vampirina Readalikes
TV Show: Gilmore Girls Description: “Gilmore Girls is an American comedy-drama television series, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. The show’s main focus is on the relationship between single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, who live in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, a small fictional town filled with colorful characters.” Readalikes for Teens/Adults Appeals: Mother/daughter relationships, coming of age, cultural references, witty banter Readalikes … Continue reading Gilmore Girls Readalikes
TV Show: Bubble Guppies Description: Join Molly, Gil, Bubble Puppy, and their friends in Mr. Grouper’s class as they playfully and musically explore preschool subjects like colors, farms, doctors, dinosaurs, and much more. Grab your water wings, and jump in for lots of laughter and learning. Readalikes for Preschoolers Appeals: Friendship, Play, Musical, Humor Readalikes I’m the Biggest thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry … Continue reading Bubble Guppies Readalikes
Movie: Mary Poppins Returns Description: Mary Poppins Returns is coming out in December 2018 as a sequel of The Mary Poppins movie from 1964. The movie is adapted from the original book, Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers. Readalikes for Gradeschoolers and up Appeals: Family life, Magic, Musical, Adventure Readalikes Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Amazon’s Description: Tommy and his sister Annika have a … Continue reading Mary Poppins Returns Readalikes
Trend: Activism Description: Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct, or intervene in social, political, economic, or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society. Readalikes for Teens Appeals: Social Justice, Taking a Stand, Making a Difference, Seeing that Teens can have a voice Readalikes Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu Amazon’s Description: An unlikely teenager starts a feminist revolution at a small-town Texan high school in the new novel from … Continue reading Activism Readalikes
TV Show: Supernatural Description: Two brothers follow their father’s footsteps as “hunters”, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth. Readalikes for Teens Appeals: Supernatural, Fighting, Action, Adventure, Friendship Readalikes Miles Morales by Jason Reynolds Amazon’s Description: Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video games with his best friend, Ganke, crushing on brainy, … Continue reading Supernatural Readalikes
