From How the Grinch Stole Christmas to Coraline, many movies and television shows were books first. Consider reading these books with your child before you share the silver screen version. Then, you can have a conversation with your child about how the movie or TV show differs from the book. Ask your child why she thinks changes were made and if she prefers the print version or the screen adaptation.
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