I remember I first watched this in Junior High, my friend and I did a presentation on castles in class and had watched this on a clunky old VHS player to learn more about the subject. PBS created an hour long special based on the Castle book and I recently purchased a DVD version from Amazon. They are fantastic books and if you have not had a chance to check them out you should! David has done a whole series of pen and ink illustrated books that explain how Castles, Pyramids, Roman Cities, Mosques and other historical building were made.

A good era for the classic portrayals of youth ( The 400 Blows), face-melting action ( Raiders of the Lost Ark), and romance ( Romeo & Juliet).I have long had a fascination with castles and it all began with David Macaulay's book Castle which my parents purchased for me at a yard sale many years ago. Don’t miss out on epic quests ( Star Wars), wish fulfillment ( Home Alone), and dazzling fantasies ( Spirited Away).Īges 10-12: The magic window, the time in life when movies can move and change tweens, and stick for the rest of time. Here we feature colorful classics ( The Wizard of Oz), fun adventures ( Chicken Run), and tales as old as time ( Beauty and the Beast).Īges 6-9: As more time is devoted to school and outside life, movies become more of an escape, and their power to transport starts to become apparent. So, we separated the movies in suggested age categories:Īges 1-5: Kids may not actively recall everything from this age, but a good baseline is fundamental in developing a healthy appetite for movies. While all these movies are classics and can be seen at any age, some have stronger themes than others that would play better during upper years. These are not just great children’s movies, but movies that play well for the curious and growing mind.

Looking to enrich your kid’s viewing habits? Or if you’re under 13 yourself, love movies, and you want to watch some of the best ever made, take it from us when we list 50 Essential Movies For Kids! Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection MGM.) 50 Essential Movies For Kids Thumbnail image: 20th Century Fox Film Corp.

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