This week’s post is for the parents- we are bringing back your favorites! As you may have noticed on TV (looking at you Peacock), a lot of shows that were popular in the past are being reimagined as new. Be warned that what you knew as a child might be a little darker and not as child friendly as you may like, but we have rounded up some remakes and crossovers that you and your child might like. Some of these shows are only available on Amazon Prime and Netflix at the time of writing this, but as soon as they are available on DVD, we will purchase them!
TV shows and Movies
The Babysitters Club. Four girls start a babysitting business in their neighborhood. This series is currently being reissued in print, along with a graphic novel version of 130 book series. For those who remember, the Babysitters Club was also a TV show and had a movie. The new Netflix version is more modern, but follows the middle schoolers on their babysitting adventures. There are two seasons of this tv show out, with no word about a third season. The Bridgewater Public Library also has the original series of Babysitters Little Sister and the newly published graphic novel series of Babysitters Little Sister.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is the story of Daniel Tiger, from Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. This show is animated and is centered around 4 year old Daniel in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. He interacts with children of Henrietta Pussycat, Lady Elaine Fairchilde, O the Owl and Prince Wednesday. You can find Danile Tiger’s Neighborhood on PBS. We have some Daniel Tiger easy readers and Daniel Tiger DVDs available for checkout.
My Little Pony. While you may remember My Little Pony toys and the occasional TV show or movie, you can now find My Little Pony graphic novels and chapter books at the library. There is also a My Little Pony Baking book with recipes, a book about the creation of the My Little Pony toys, along with many DVDs available for checkout with your SAILS library card.
Fuller House. DJ Tanner has grown up and moved back into her childhood home with her three sons. Her sister Stephanie moves in, along with DJ’s best friend Kimmy and her daughter. Reoccurring characters include Full House alumni dad Danny, Uncle Jesse and Joey. The Bridgewater Public Library has Full House and Fuller House available for checkout on DVD.
Graphic Novels
There are a couple of book series that are being released as graphic novels.
The Babysitters Club by Ann Martin. This book series is being released in graphic novel form, along with their younger set, Babysitters Club Little Sister. Not all the books are being released as graphic novels but we have purchased the full collection.
Geronimo Stilton. Geronimo lives in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. He is the editor of The Rodent’s Gazette. He travels on adventures with Thea, his younger sister, cousin Trap and nephew Benjamin. There are over 70 books in the chapter book series and some have been published as graphic novels.
I Survived by Lauren Tarshis. The I Survived series has been very popular in chapter book form. There are twenty books in the series which each focus on a historical event, from the sinking of the Titanic to the Chicago Fire. Six of the books have been published in graphic novel form.
My Weird School by Dan Gutman. My Weird School series has had many follow up series including My Weird School Daze, My Weirder School, My Weirdest School and My Weirder-est School. This book series occurs at a school where the teachers have odd traits, each displayed in the title. There are two graphic novels published.
Whether you are looking for a new series to start or one that reminds you of your childhood, you can always find something at the Bridgewater Public Library. Be sure to checkout our selection of new materials, as we are always adding to the collection. See you soon!
