Looking for some more ideas to stream these days? There are several books coming to the big screen in 2020, and here are a couple family-friendly options that are already available to stream through digital retailers.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting – Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr., was released in theaters in January and is loosely based on the Hugh Lofting book, The Story of Doctor Dolittle. The movie is rated PG and commonsensemedia.org says it’s good for kids 8 and older.
If you haven’t read it yet…
“Respected physician John Dolittle swaps human patients for animal ones as his parrot Polynesia teaches him the secret of talking to the animals. His fame spreads and he travels to Africa to treat a monkey epidemic. Setting out with his favorite crew of creatures, Dolittle must face trial after trial; being shipwrecked, escaping the king of Jolligingki and figuring out what do do with a pushmi-pullyu, the shy two-headed gazelle-unicorn cross.”
Find it at the library: Axis 360, Overdrive, and Libby apps have eBook versions that are always available with no waiting. Be sure to search using the word “doctor” spelled out. Hoopla also has eBook and e-audiobook versions with unlimited number of copies available for checkout.
Call of the Wild by Jack London – The Jack London classic, Call of the Wild, has been remade into a new movie starring Harrison Ford. It was released in theaters in February and is rated PG. The reviews at commonsensemedia.org says it’s good for 9 years and up.
If you haven’t read it yet…
“This gripping story follows the adventures of the loyal dog Buck, who is stolen from his comfortable family home and forced into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog. Passed from master to master, Buck embarks on an extraordinary journey that ends with his becoming the legendary leader of a wolf pack.”
Find it at the library: Several eBook and e-audiobook versions are available Axis 360, Overdrive, and Libby apps. Some versions are always available. Hoopla also has several eBook & e-audiobook versions available with unlimited number of copies available for checkout.
– by Melissa, Reference Assistant