5 Top Books and Top Movies from 2022 written by the Ent and the Elf. This post contains affiliate links, you can find out more on our policies page or in the disclaimer at the bottom of the blog.
2022 in Review
It’s been quite a year for movies and books. Lots of highs and lows, but definitely no lack of entertainment out there. We’d love to hear what your favorites were from this year. Here are the most popular family friendly book and movie reviews from 2022 on our site. Also, continue reading as we look to what we are looking forward to in 2023!
Top Books from 2022
–The Last Cuentista: A group of people are set on an expedition leaving earth, but 12 year old Petra is the only one who seems to remember Earth. Check out our Review and Discussion Questions here!
–The Beatryce Prophecy: A monastery, a goat, and a dangerous secret. Check out our Review and Discussion Questions.
–Stuntboy, in the Meantime: Portico sometimes struggles with anxiety, but is also a superhero called Stuntboy. Check out our Review and Discussion Questions.
–Snake Falls to Earth: A story structured on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling and has two separate stories that eventually intertwine. Check out our Review and Discussion Questions.
–Jennifer Chan is Not Alone: A story of middle school drama and friendship. Check out our Review and Discussion Questions.
Top Movies from 2022
–Fireheart: A girl is set on following her father’s legacy and become the first female firefighter. Stream it now on Hulu and and check out our review here!
–Harry Potter Reunion: The emotional, nostalgic reunion of the Harry Potter Crew! Stream on HBO Max or on Amazon Here. Also, check out the best moments and quotes here!
–The Tiger Rising: Rob is a living his life when he finds a caged tiger behind his hotel. Buy or Rent it Here and check out our Movie vs Book Review here!
–West Side Story: A modern day remake of the classic tale! Stream on HBO Max or on Amazon Here! You can also check out our Discussion Guide and Review!
–Turning Red: Turning into a Red Panda when you get to excited is not what Meilin was expecting! Stream on Disney+ or on Amazon Here! Check out our Lessons and Review here!
Thanks for checking out our Top Books and Top Movies from 2022. Continue reading for a look forward at 2023!
5 Books Coming Out in 2023
–Stacey’s Remarkable Books by Stacey Abrams released December 13th, 2023- This book is based on a true story from Stacey Abrams’s and shows the life-changing power of books.
–To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights by Angela Dalton releases January 17th, 2023- A kids books that dives into the life of Nichelle Nichols (who played Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek) and her role in the civil rights movement.
–How to be a Young Anti-racist by Ibram X Kendi and Nic Stone releases January 30th, 2023- After the hits Ibram Kendi has made, a new book aimed for younger readers is coming out about how to be an ally and anti-racist!
–Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea by Dav Pilkey releases March 28th, 2023- The next Dog Man book is bound to be fun and based on the Jules Verne classic.
–Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem by Rosanne Brown releases September 12th, 2023- A Sequel to the Guide to Vampire Hunting, Brown is set to entertain with some more great adventures!
5 Movies Coming Out in 2023
–Elemental: When people are elements (air, fire, water and land) there are bound to be some weird mix ups. For something similar, you can check out Inside Out or Soul. Check out the trailer here!
–The Little Mermaid: Another Live-Action remake is in the works and this one is looking like it could be a hit. You can check out our hits of the other remakes here: Aladdin and Pinocchio. Check out the trailer here!
–Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: This next Marvel movie is going to be a biggie. To prep for it, you definitely need to check out Loki. Check out the trailer here!
–Trolls 3: The third installment of Trolls featuring Kendrick and Timberlake is set to come out in 2023. You can watch Trolls and Trolls: World Tour. No trailer yet!
–The Super Mario Bros. Movie: The next Video Game Adaptation is set for release and it’s looking pretty fun. You can also check out Sonic the Hedgehog and its sequel. Check out the trailer here!
Thanks for reading our 5 Top Books and Top Movies from 2022. Here’s some of our other favorites from 2022 that didn’t make the list:
–Movies: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Enola Holmes 2, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and The Sea Beast
–Books: Investigators: Heist and Seek, The Last Mapmaker, Cress Watercress, Twelfth
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