This fun family activity helps kids enjoy reading by connecting books to their movie versions. It’s a great way to talk about stories, see how they change from page to screen, and spend quality time together. This activity works for all ages and can spark interesting conversations about storytelling.

Directions

1. Choose a book and its movie version that fits your family’s age range.
2. Set a timeline for everyone to read the book. You can read it together or individually.
3. After finishing the book, watch the movie as a family.
4. Have a family discussion comparing the book and movie. Some questions to ask:

• • What did you like better in the book? In the movie? Why?
  • How were the characters different in the movie?
  • What parts of the book were left out of the movie? Why do you think that happened?
  • If you could change one thing about the movie, what would it be?

5. For fun, you could vote on which version your family liked better!

Pick books and movies that match your family’s interests and reading levels. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the stories together!