6 Kids Books That Are Hopping Off the Page and Onto a Screen in 2021

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is based on the Peter Rabbit book by Beatrix Potter. The movie follows Peter as he tries to change his reputation of causing trouble. He soon finds himself in a strange place where his knack for mischief is sought after, but he must choose between his family and this new world.

Watch Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway in theaters May 14.

Emma Stone stars as the fur-loving villain in Disney's Cruella, a live-action origin story of Cruella De Vil, based on the book One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The movie is set to be released on May 28, but it's still up in the air if it will go directly to Disney+ or be shown exclusively in theaters.

Watch Cruella in theaters May 28.

Yes Day is based on the book of the same title by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, in which kids get to decide everything that happens in one day. The movie shows everything from epic water balloon fights to driving around the city dressed like superheroes.

Watch Yes Day on Netflix.

Flora and Ulysses is about a girl and her new friend Ulysses the squirrel, who is actually a superhero. As Flora processes her parents' separation, Ulysses helps Flora in ways she could have never imagined. It's based on the beloved book by Kate DiCamillo.

Watch Flora and Ulysses on Disney+.

This holiday season you can watch A Boy Called Christmas, which is based off the book by author Matt Haig. The story follows a young boy named Nikolas who goes on a journey to the North Pole to find his dad.

Watch A Boy Called Christmas in theaters this holiday season.

The Mysterious Benedict Society reveals the story of a group of orphans that are undercover at a boarding school, as seen in Trenton Lee Stewart's series. While there, they must make a plan to combat a sinister plot that has global implications.

Watch The Mysterious Benedict Society on June 25 on Disney+.