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Read it, then watch it · Winter 2026

Books to read before the movie: kids’ books on screen this winter

Four favorite kids’ books come to the screen between November 6 and Christmas. Read the book first, then plan a family movie night. Dates are for the US.

4 books · each with an age and our verdict
  1. The Cat in the Hat book cover
    Good fit for ages 6+

    The Cat in the Hat

    Dr. Seuss

    The new animated movie opens in US theaters November 6. It tells a new story with different kids.

    Read the guide
  2. The Titan’s Curse book cover
    Good fit for ages 9+

    The Titan’s Curse

    Rick Riordan

    Percy Jackson season 3 adapts this book, the third in the series. It starts on Disney+ November 20.

    Read the guide
  3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway book cover
    Good fit for ages 8+

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway

    Jeff Kinney

    The animated movie comes to Disney+ December 4. The Heffleys skip Christmas for a tropical resort.

    Read the guide
  4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone book cover
    Good fit for ages 8+

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

    J.K. Rowling

    HBO’s new Harry Potter series starts December 25 on HBO and HBO Max. Season 1 adapts this book.

    Read the guide
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