Movies and TvShows featuring "childrens-book" theme.
Paddington, a young bear from Peru, arrives in London and meets the Brown family who offer him a temporary home. He sets out to find the explorer who discovered his family but gets pursued by a sadistic taxidermist. With the help of the Browns, Paddington foils the taxidermist's plan, finds a home with the Brown family, and brings happiness to everyone.
A troubled widow and her son are plagued by a sinister creature that manifests from a disturbing children's book. As their lives become consumed by fear and paranoia, the mother must confront her own darkness to protect her son.
An intellectually disabled man named Sam fights to gain custody of his 7-year-old daughter, Lucy. Through this process, he teaches his cold-hearted lawyer, Rita, the importance of love and family. Sam's mental disability is called into question, resulting in a custody case. Despite his limitations, Sam provides a loving environment for Lucy, but she soon surpasses his mental capacity. With the help of his neighbor Annie and his friends, Sam navigates the challenges of the legal system while working at Starbucks. Despite his setbacks, Sam's determination and love for Lucy ultimately win over the court and the foster family that initially planned to adopt her. The movie ends with Lucy's soccer game, where Sam serves as the referee, surrounded by his newfound support system.
Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king. Max, feeling misunderstood and wanting to have fun, gets involved in the creatures' world and becomes their king. He leads them in destructive and chaotic behavior but eventually realizes the importance of friendship and empathy. With the help of a creature named Carol, Max learns about forgiveness and the power of imagination. After a series of events, Max decides to go back home and is warmly welcomed by his mother.
When an orphan boy named Pete finds a dragon in the woods, he forms a close bond with the magical creature. Together, they embark on an adventure to protect their friendship and ensure the dragon's safety. However, they must face challenges and dangers along the way.
Shaun the Sheep and his friends find themselves in an unexpected Christmas adventure when they end up in the big city and have to find their way back home.
In a near-future world, a little girl named Chloe possesses supernatural powers, which causes her father to keep her locked away from the outside world. However, she manages to escape and discovers a group of mutants living in hiding. As she befriends them, she must learn to control her powers and confront the dangers of her new reality.
Arthur is a wealthy man-child who is about to be disowned by his mother unless he marries a woman of her choosing. Along the way, he falls in love with a working-class woman and must prove himself worthy of his inheritance.
An extraordinary variety of writers, who often suffered terrible adversity throughout their lives, created wonderful places full of happiness in which children lived far from the sorrows of adult life.
After a car crash results in the death of a young woman, a grieving man travels to her small town in Ontario, Canada to express his condolences. There, he forms an unexpected bond with an autistic woman and embarks on a road trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Through their journey, they both find comfort, friendship, and a new sense of hope.
A writer and his wife decide to leave the city and move to a small town in Vermont to find inspiration for his novel. However, they soon discover that small town life is full of unexpected and hilarious challenges.
Teen half vampire Dakaria falls in love with rock singer vampire Murdo. Dakaria, her friends and family have to face vampire Xantor who has dark plans.
After moving into a cottage by the seaside, a recently widowed woman named Mrs. Muir discovers the ghost of a sea captain named Daniel Gregg in her house. Despite their initial differences, they develop a deep connection and fall in love. The ghost helps Mrs. Muir navigate through her life and find happiness, while facing societal and personal challenges. Their unique relationship is a mix of romance, fantasy, and the exploration of loneliness and independence.
A farmer in Texas, who was once an aerospace engineer, decides to build a rocket on his ranch to fulfill his lifelong dream of going into space. As he faces financial difficulties and skepticism from his community, he must navigate the challenges of obtaining fuel, dealing with the FBI, and convincing his family of the importance of his endeavor.
Adam is a socially awkward electrical engineer with Asperger's syndrome. When he meets his new neighbor, Beth, he becomes infatuated with her. As their relationship blossoms, Adam must learn to navigate love, friendships, and the challenges that come with his condition.
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit follows the story of a 10-year-old Jewish girl named Anna and her family as they flee Germany in 1933 due to the rise of the Nazi regime. The film highlights their struggles and experiences as refugees in various locations, including Zurich, Switzerland, and Paris, France. Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name, it explores themes of anti-Semitism, family relationships, and resilience.
Four separate stories that depict the heartwarming relationships between different dinosaur species.
Henry Roth, a successful children's book author, is haunted by the memory of his lost love. When he meets a new illustrator named Lucy, he becomes determined to win her over despite her resistance.
Hans Christian Andersen is a schoolteacher in 19th-century Denmark who dreams of becoming a famous writer. He struggles with self-doubt and experiences various challenges on his journey to success. Along the way, he meets a ballet dancer and falls in love, but his dreams and aspirations keep him from pursuing a romantic relationship. Through his storytelling, he captures the hearts of children and adults alike, leaving a lasting legacy as a beloved storyteller.
Neverwas follows a young psychiatrist who becomes fascinated with the tragic story of a famous children's book author. As he delves deeper into the author's life, he uncovers a hidden world from the author's imagination, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Through his journey, the psychiatrist must confront his own traumatic childhood experiences and face the truth about his deceased father.