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Sally O. Lee is back with another imaginative, unique creation. When circle meets square, circle is curious if square is always the same: brushing his teeth, bouncing a ball, at bathtime, and in other situations. Square assures circle that he’s always the same no matter what he’s doing. Simple in nature, this story is one of friendship and acceptance. Parents could even use this book as a teaching point for how their love remains constant no matter what happens.

A delightful story coupled with Lee’s adorable artwork is waiting for your young reader in Circle and Square.

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Paperback: 34 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 12, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1482676850
ISBN-13: 978-1482676853

I received a free copy of this book from the author. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.

Alexander Key’s Escape to Witch Mountain is being remade as a movie by Disney. The book was released as a movie with the same title by Disney in 1975. I love Key’s book–it’s a wonderful middle-grade paranormal fantasy, beautifully written, with great values in it and so much hope, and it remains one of my favorite books. The original movie was also really enjoyable, though a bit different than the book.

So I’m interested to see what this remake will be like. The remake movie is called “The Race to Witch Mountain,” and will star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Ciaran Hinds, and Alexander Ludwig, and be directed by Andy Fickman. The release date is March 2009.

Alexander Key’s Escape to Witch Mountain is out of print, but it’s one of those books that, if you love paranormal fantasy, I suggest you find a copy.

Thanks to Cynopsis Kids for the info.

When I went to see The WaterHorse today (which I was disappointed in), I was excited to see two trailers for movies based on kids books that I love–Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, and Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr (starring Jodie Foster, coming out in April 2008). They book look fantastic, and they both incorporate writers and a love of books, which makes it all the more thrilling for me. Inkheart is one of my very favorite books, so I’m glad that it will be coming out in 2008. Though perhaps because it’s one of my favorite books, I’m slightly disappointed with the trailer–Meg doesn’t look like I thought she would, and there were some lines that I don’t think are in the book or totally in keeping with the characters, maybe Americanized…. Sometimes movies from books (especially my favorite ones) aren’t as good as the book. But I can’t help being excited that it’s coming out, period. I hope they do a good job….

You can see the trailer for Inkheart here:

and the trailer for Nim’s Island here:

I can’t wait until they come out! I’m definitely going to both of them.

There are more children’s books being made into movies (and a TV special). I always hope that this will encourage readers to pick up the book, if they haven’t already.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
based on the book Fantastic Mr. Fox
written by Roald Dahl
Voice Cast: George Clooney (as Mr. Fox), Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman
Produced by: Wes Anderson, Blue Sky Studios, the CGi animation studio
The movie will be a stop-motion animated film

The Secret History of Tom Trueheart
based on the book The Secret History of Tom Trueheart
written by Ian Beck (HarperCollins)
produced by Chris Henderson and SupperTime Entertainment
The movie will be a CGI animated feature film

Something From Nothing
based on the picture book Something From Nothing
written by Phoebe Gilman
animated TV special by Portfolio Entertainment

The info here is gleaned from Cynopsis Kids

Lara M. Zeises, author of Contents Under Pressure, Anyone but You, and Bringing up the Bones, is having one of her YA books being made into a movie.

Lara Zeises also writes under the pen name Lola Douglas, and as Lola Douglas she’s written True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet, which is going to be made into a Lifetime TV Movie. Shooting for the movie begins next month in Toronto, and will feature pop singer and actress JoJo as Morgan Carter. Tim Matheson will direct.

You can check out Lola Douglas’ blog, and Lara Zeises’ site and main blog. Wow, is this woman ever productive! And talented, too. Congratulations, Lara.

A well-known picture book is going to be made into an animated movie in 2009. I wonder if this will help boost sales of the book?

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
based on the picture book: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Judith Barrett, illustrated by Ron Barrett
Directors: Christopher Miller and Phil Lord
Produced by Sony Pictures
Release Date: March 2009