Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Kids 8 to 11 (who’ve read the Wimpy Kid books) will adore this hilarious glimpse at middle-schooler Greg Heffley’s daily life.

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The Multiple Intelligences

You may hear teachers talking about the theory of multiple intelligences, which parents can use to help channel and guide their children’s energies and interests.

Coraline

The creepy setting and quirky characters make this film more appropriate for kids older than 12.

Chasing Mavericks

When young Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.

Cars 2

Star racecar Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head to Europe to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.