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Jun 14, 2024 · These are all comic books that could be adapted into great cartoons. Some of these comics were chosen for their creativity, others for their emotional richness, but in the end, all of them would make great animated shows.
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- The Last Kids on Earth
- Redwall
- Max & Ruby
- Thomas & Friends
- Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
- Noddy's Toyland Adventures
- PJ Masks
- The Moomins
- Caillou
- The Magic School Bus
The Last Kids On Earth is an animated adaptation of the book of the same name by Max Brallier. The story is about Jack Sullivan, an orphaned teen who was left behind by his foster family amid a monster apocalypse. The Last Kids on Earth is your typical snarky teen comedy similar to The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. RELATED: 10 Animated Movies You Didn't Kn...
Redwallwas an adaptation of the very long-running series of the same name by Brian Jacques. The story centers around the community of Redwall Abbey, and its inhabitants as they defend their home from the forces of evil. Redwall is a high fantasy adventurethat skillfully captures the essentials of the genre. The books, much like Tolkien's, take plac...
Max & Ruby is a simple slice-of-life show based on the children's books written by Rosemary Wells in the 70s. The show follows a pair of young sibling rabbits, the titular Max and Ruby. Ruby tries her best to control the hyperactive Max, though she often fails, much to her annoyance. Of note, the books do tend to paint Ruby as a much less patient s...
Thomas & Friends is based on the little-known The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry. The show focuses on the daily lives of talking trains as they go about their duties on the island of Sodor. The show is famously known for being narrated by Ringo Starr of the Beatles. RELATED: The Highest Ranked Animated Series Of Every Year In The 2010s, According ...
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia is a sci-fi fantasy epic created by Guillermo Del Toro. The story follows Jim Lake Jr., a teenager who stumbles into the secret realm of magical creatures. The original book was planned to be a live-action TV show, but Del Toro decided to turn it into a book instead for pragmatic reasons. The book's subsequent success...
Noddy's Toyland Adventuresis based on the relatively obscure series of books by Enid Blyton. The story follows Noddy, a wooden doll, and his misadventures with the denizens of his small town. Often at his expense. The origins of Noddy are a bit complicated. The books were quite popular in their native country of Britain, but back in the 1950s. The ...
PJ Masks follows three regular kids named Amaya, Connor, and Greg. When night falls, however, they don their masks and become the superhero team known as PJ Masks. Together, they protect their home from a similar trio of night-time villains. PJ Masks is based on the book series Les Pyjamasques, and only French natives would be aware of that distinc...
The Moomins as a franchise follows the denizens of Moominvalley, the Moomins, and their various adventures. While the books aren't obscure by any means, the dozens of adaptations (three of which were anime), most people were likely exposed to The Moominsthrough the show before the books. RELATED: 10 Longest-Running Kids' Shows, Ranked The original ...
Caillou is a slice-of-life series based on the books written by Christine L'Heureux, which followed the daily life of a toddler named Caillou. Most of the episodes revolved around Caillou learning more about the world around him. Caillou was relatable to most children, for they too were loud, inquisitive, and bratty just like Caillou. Fans hated an...
The Magic School Bus is practically synonymous with the 90s, alongside Arthur. Though the books are successful, there is no denying most people know of Ms. Frizzle's adventures through the television series. The simple and informative formula lent itself perfectly to the edutainment format. The show is so popular that it spawned a sequel that was c...
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Feb 22, 2022 · The most fun and fulfilling writing experience of my life was adapting my children’s picture book into an animation. Here I’m going to divulge some tips about the art of adaptation and share my journey of taking ‘Hopscotch and the Christmas Tree’, from book to screen.
Apr 28, 2020 · See old favorites in a new light, or discover new-to-you stories via a visual medium with these stunning novels that were adapted into comics.
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by C.S. Lewis.
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.
- Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.
- Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1) by A.A. Milne.
It may well be the original books-come-to-life cartoon. We start again at midnight, and the book covers do their thing. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Fu Manchu, The Phantom of the Opera, and Frankenstein make an appearance, along with other famous literary characters.
Dec 20, 2014 · 39 books based on 7 votes: The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, The Diary of a Young Girl b...