Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-childrens-book" theme.

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After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Follow the Ingalls family as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the late 1800s. With themes of family, love, and resilience, this iconic TV show captures the essence of life on the prairie.

Max and Ruby is an animated TV show that follows the stories of two sibling bunnies, Max and Ruby. They engage in exciting adventures with their friends, learning valuable life lessons along the way.

Angelo, along with his friends, faces various challenges in school and their neighborhood. With his wit and resourcefulness, Angelo finds clever ways to tackle these problems while maintaining his relationships with his friends and family.

On a quest to spread kindness, fun-loving Lulu embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, powered by new friends, courage, and catchy songs!

Curious George is a mischievous monkey who loves to explore and learn about the world around him. With the help of his friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat, George gets into all sorts of adventures and mischief. From exploring the city to visiting the countryside, George's curiosity leads him on exciting and educational journeys.

The Story of Tracy Beaker follows the life of Tracy, a 10-year-old girl in foster care, as she navigates the challenges and adventures of her everyday life. With her vivid imagination and strong personality, Tracy creates her own world in the care home, often clashing with her foster mother, but forming lasting friendships along the way.

Join Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and their friends as they embark on exciting adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. From solving mysteries to exploring their imaginations, this classic animated TV show brings the beloved characters from the books to life in heartwarming and humorous tales.

PJ Masks follows the exciting nighttime adventures of three young friends, Connor, Amaya, and Greg, who transform into their dynamic alter egos, Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko, when they put on their pajamas and activate their animal amulets. Together, they embark on action-packed missions and use their superpowers to solve problems, stop crimes, and defeat villains. With teamwork and bravery, the PJ Masks work together to keep their town safe while learning valuable lessons along the way.

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. They encounter a wicked White Witch, talking animals, and embark on an epic adventure to save Narnia. Throughout their journey, they navigate sibling relationships, self-sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil. Will they succeed in their mission and bring peace to Narnia?

Wendy Darling strikes out in an attempt to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of the evil Peter Pan who intends to send him to Neverland. Along the way she meets a twisted Tinkerbell, who is hooked on what she thinks is fairy dust.

Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London at the beginning of the Second World War, little dreaming of the magical adventures that lie ahead.

The Magic School Bus follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as they embark on wild and educational adventures in their magical school bus. With science as their guide, they shrink down to explore the human body, travel through space, and even go back in time. The show combines adventure, comedy, and educational content to bring science to life for young viewers.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

The ABC Weekend Special is a weekly 30-minute anthology TV series for children that aired Saturday mornings on ABC from 1977 to 1997. It featured a wide variety of stories that were both live-action and animated. Similar to both the ABC Afterschool Special and The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie that had started five years previous, the ABC Weekend Special differed in that it was primarily aimed at younger viewers following ABC's Saturday Morning cartoon lineup, whereas the ABC Afterschool Special was known for its somewhat more serious, and often dramatic storylines dealing with issues concerning a slightly older teen and pre-teen audience. With the debut of the ABC Weekend Special, some of the early ABC Afterschool Specials that had been targeted towards younger viewers were subsequently repackaged and re-run instead as ABC Weekend Specials.

Horrible Histories is a long-running TV show that uses comedy sketches and musical numbers to teach history to audiences. It is known for its dark humor, ensemble cast, and educational content. Each episode focuses on a different period or historical figure, making it a fun and informative watch for viewers of all ages.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2017) is a quirky animated TV show based on the film. It follows the adventures of a scientist inventor and his pet monkey as they navigate through time and space, encountering various surreal and comedic situations.

Along with his pals - Callie Cat, Grumpy Toad, Sally Squirrel, Emma the Quebecoise Pug, Gustavo the Platypus, Pete brings you along on their adventures. Whether learning to conquer his fears of the waves, meeting the new platypus on the block, starting a band with his friends or chasing a trick-or-treating ghost, Pete and his pals always try to keep cool, keep kind and keep rocking.