Iconic Children's Books
Judi Barrett wrote of a town called Chewandswallow that never rained traditional rain...
"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs"
This show follows the lives of John and Kate Gosselin as they raised their eight children and the chaos that followed.
Jon and Kate Plus Eight (2007 - 2017)
I bet you're wonderin' how I knew
baby 'bout your plans to make me blue
With some other girl you knew before
Between the two of us girls you know I loved you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Marvin Gaye, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (1968)
Eric Carle's classic tale about a very voracious lepidoptera who transforms over the span of a week.
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
Scott McCall (Tyler Posey) was bit by a werewolf the night before his sophomore year, so he suddenly needed to learn how to balance his teenage life with his brand-new werewolf life.
Teen Wolf (2011-2017)
If you need me, call me, no matter where you are
No matter how far, don't worry, baby
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry, 'cause, baby, there
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (1967)
Louis Sachar wrote a tale about a group of boys who are forced to dig. Shia Lebouf played the main character role of Stanley Yelnats.
"Holes"
Ms. Lahiri was a super successful obstetrician, but her her personal life was anything but successful. The show followed her life in NYC, along with her quirky group of coworkers at her practice.
The Mindy Project (2012 - 2017)
People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
… If you look closer, it's easy to trace
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, “The Tracks of My Tears” (1965)
This Don Freeman classic follows a small teddy bear who waits on a department store shelf for a child's friendship.
"Corduroy"
Norman's (Freddie Highmore) father died, so he and his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga) decided to buy a hotel. Shortly thereafter, a man came to the hotel and attacked Norma. Norman killed the attacker, and then they went to whatever means possible to keep the truth hidden from the police.
Bate's Motel (2013 - 2017)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
The Jackson 5, “I’ll Be There” (1970)
Jerry Spinelli wrote a tale regarding a very excitable boy. One that can outrun dogs, hit a home run off the best pitcher in the neighborhood, tie a knot no one can undo. His favorite food also happens to be Butterscotch Krimpets.
Maniac Magee
Talented baseball pitcher Ginny Baker immediately rises to fame when she is called up by the San Diego Padres and becomes the first woman in Major League Baseball.
Pitch (2016)
We belong together
And you know that I'm right
Why do you play with my heart?
Why do you play with my mind?
Said we'd be forever
Said it'd never die
How could you love me and leave me
And never say goodbye?
Boyz II Men, “End of the Road” (1992)