More boredom busters

Use this list of movies based on books and gardening books to keep little brains active on summer vacation.

Books with film adaptations to read together

“Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans-Marciano

“The Cat In The Hat” by Dr. Seuss

“Winnie-The-Pooh” by A. A. Milne

“Eloise” by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

“Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White

“The Tale Of Desperaux” by Kate DiCamillo

“Freaky Friday”* by Mary Rodgers

“Charlie And The Chocolate Factory”* by Roald Dahl

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney

“Little Women”* by Louisa May Alcott

“Harry Potter” by J. K. Rowling

“The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe”* by C. S. Lewis

“The Hobbit”* by J. R. R. Tolkien

* More than one film version available.

Gardening books by Sharon Lovejoy

“Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together With Children”

“Sunflower Houses, Inspiration From The Garden”

“Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies & Shortcuts For The Gardener”

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Music Together

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Music Together® is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.</span></p>

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

Saf-T-Swim

<p>For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>