Category Archives: Blogger Elisabeth Gattullo

Forgotten Classics

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Normally in this space we talk about upcoming adaptations of the children’s books we love. But sometimes the children’s books we love do not get turned into movies. And sometimes, they are completely out of print. Below are my two favorite forgotten … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Adaptation: Disney’s Frozen

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Hans Christen Anderson has never been my favorite fairy tale author. As a child, I thought his treatment of the poor, unfortunate little mermaid was beyond unfair. The little mermaid sacrifices everything and still does not get the prince! Yes, … Continue reading →

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Film to Book: ParaNorman

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Elisabeth Gattullo

“There’s nothing wrong with being scared, as long as you don’t let it change who you are.” When faced with a zombie apocalypse, your average child might feel defeated. But does your average child have a family legacy steeped in … Continue reading →

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Book to Film: The Baby-Sitter’s Club

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Elisabeth Gattullo

I’ve been sick in bed the past few days, and as always when I’m ill, I reach for things from my childhood to bring me comfort. Yesterday I found myself re-watching one of the worst adaptations I have ever adored, … Continue reading →

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Book to Film: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Elisabeth Gattullo

This past weekend I saw Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, part one of a planned three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit. I went with two other people. I loved the film. My … Continue reading →

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Busy Day Film Festival

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Any day when the library is open and school is out of session is a day we know we’re going to have a library full of children. On Election Day, on Veteran’s Day, on the day after Christmas and today, … Continue reading →

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Dear Teen Me

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Dear Teen Elisabeth, Hey! I have good news for you, my politically-embittered younger self. In just a few short years, you will leave behind your hopelessly conservative hometown for the great, wide world. You’re going to discover that you’re not … Continue reading →

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Book to Film: The Witches

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Roald Dahl has always been one of my favorite KidLit authors. I loved these books when they were read out loud to me in early elementary school. I loved them when I re-read them myself in middle school. And in … Continue reading →

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