5 Kid and YA Books Becoming Movies in 2017

Ages the book is recommended for: 12 and up

What it's about: A boy named Conor seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mom's terminal illness.

Who's in the movie: Felicity Jones will play Conor's mother and Sigourney Weaver will play his grandmother. Liam Neeson voices the monster.

Get your child a copy of A Monster Calls ($12) and watch the trailer before it comes to theaters on Jan. 6, 2017.