Charolettes

Maureen Corrigan. Read An Excerpt. In a poll of librarians, teachers, publishers and authors, the trade magazine Publisher's Weekly asked for a list of the best children's books ever published in the United States. Hands down, the No. White's Charlotte's Web.

How E.B. White Spun 'Charlotte's Web'

See the full list. Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. Wilbur the pig knows how important friendship is - he learned that from a spider named Charlotte. So when Wilbur meets Cardigan, a lonely lamb, Wilbur immediately makes him his friend. The adventures of a young cat and a dog as they find themselves accidentally separated and each swept into a hazardous trek.

A group of dated appliances embark on a journey to the city to find their master after being abandoned in a cabin in the woods. Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. Shadow, Sassy, and Chance have to find their way home after they become stranded at the San Francisco International Airport as their owners fly to Canada on vacation. A canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to earth from heaven but ends up befriending an orphan girl who can speak to animals.

In the process, Charlie learns that friendship is the most heavenly gift of all. The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus. To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected.

While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country. A family of Emigre mice decide to move out to the west, unaware that they are falling into a trap perpetrated by a smooth talking cat.

Based on the beloved children's novel by E. White, this is the story of a little pig named Wilbur who was born a runt. Arable decides to kill him for dinner food but his daughter Fern begs him to let him live. On greater maturity, Wilbur is sold to Fern's uncle, Homer L.

Zuckerman, in whose barnyard he's left yearning for friendship, but is snubbed by other barn animals. Wilbur is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a gentle and wise grey spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. This film didn't completely capture the magic of the beloved E. White book I remembered from childhood, but it's head and shoulders above most of the animated fare of its time.

The beautiful and poignant book suffers a little under the ham-handed treatment of Earl Hamner Jr. All in all, this is a thoroughly enjoyable film, overflowing with the voices of some of the best talent of its time, some of the best animation Hanna Barbera ever did, and a story that never gets old.

Sign In. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Full Cast and Crew. Release Dates. Official Sites. Company Credits. Technical Specs. Plot Summary. Plot Keywords. Parents Guide. External Sites. User Reviews.

User Ratings. External Reviews. Metacritic Reviews. Photo Gallery. Trailers and Videos. Crazy Credits. Alternate Versions. Rate This. A gentle and wise grey spider with a flair for promotion pledges to save a young pig from slaughter for dinner food.

Directors: Charles A. Nichols as Charles Nichols , Iwao Takamoto. Writers: E. White book , Earl Hamner Jr. Added to Watchlist. What's New on Prime Video in May. Childhood Favorites from the 80's and 90's. Palmer VHS Collection. Share this Rating Title: Charlotte's Web 6. Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Cast Cast overview, first billed only: Debbie Reynolds Charlotte voice Paul Lynde Templeton voice Henry Gibson Wilbur voice Rex Allen Narrator voice Martha Scott Arable voice Dave Madden Ram voice Danny Bonaduce Avery Arable voice Don Messick Jeffrey voice Herb Vigran Lurvy voice Agnes Moorehead The Goose voice Pamelyn Ferdin Fussy voice Bob Holt Learn more More Like This.

Charlotte's Web Comedy Family Fantasy. Animation Adventure Family. The Adventures of Milo and Otis Adventure Drama Family. The Brave Little Toaster Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Adventure Comedy Drama. Three pets escape from a California ranch to find their owners in San Francisco. Stars: Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Alder. Babe Comedy Drama Family. Adventure Comedy Family. Fox, Sally Field, Ralph Waite. All Dogs Go to Heaven Animation Comedy Drama.

FernGully: The Last Rainforest Animation Adventure Drama. An American Tail Animation Adventure Comedy. Edit Storyline Based on the beloved children's novel by E. Taglines: The all-time best selling novel is now a captivating motion picture. Edit Did You Know? Trivia Originally Tony Randall was hired to voice Templeton. When Randall tried to use his usual cultured, sophisticated voice for the character, the director told him that he wanted something more "nasal". Randall told him that if he wanted a nasal voice, they would have to hire Paul Lynde , who ultimately replaced Randall in the role.

Goofs The positioning of the words on the sign of Wilbur's stall changes between shots.

Charlotte's Web is a children's novel by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams; it was published on October 15, , by Harper. Charlotte's Web. Every morning after breakfast, Wilbur walked out to the road with Fern and waited with her till the bus came. She would wave good-bye to him.

Robbie Amell , star of " Upload ," explains why you can't miss the latest from " Parks and Recreation " creator Greg Daniels. Watch the video. A gentle and wise grey spider with a flair for promotion pledges to save a young pig from slaughter for dinner food. Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett.

White , published in , with illustrations by Garth Williams. The widely read tale takes place on a farm and concerns a pig named Wilbur and his devoted friend Charlotte, the spider who manages to save his life by writing about him in her web.

Listen to Parent Trapped , our new weekly podcast with stories and tips for getting through the pandemic. Skip to Content. Readers will learn a lot through this book's messages and may be inspired to read more children's classics or other books by E.

Charlotte's Web (Paperback)

Charlotte's Web is a children's novel by American author E. The novel tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur such as "Some Pig" in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live. Written in White's dry, low-key manner, Charlotte's Web is considered a classic of children's literature, enjoyable to adults as well as children. The description of the experience of swinging on a rope swing at the farm is an often cited example of rhythm in writing, as the pace of the sentences reflects the motion of the swing. In , Publishers Weekly listed the book as the best-selling children's paperback of all time.

This beloved book by E. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan , is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect. Some Pig. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. This edition contains newly color illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. Charlotte's Web is one of those classic books that is a must-have in every home and having it in color is a bonus. Saying that, my review is on Walmart's service and pricing.

Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving….

JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. By using our site, you agree to our privacy policy.

See the full list. Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. Wilbur the pig knows how important friendship is - he learned that from a spider named Charlotte. So when Wilbur meets Cardigan, a lonely lamb, Wilbur immediately makes him his friend. The adventures of a young cat and a dog as they find themselves accidentally separated and each swept into a hazardous trek. A group of dated appliances embark on a journey to the city to find their master after being abandoned in a cabin in the woods. Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. Shadow, Sassy, and Chance have to find their way home after they become stranded at the San Francisco International Airport as their owners fly to Canada on vacation. A canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to earth from heaven but ends up befriending an orphan girl who can speak to animals. In the process, Charlie learns that friendship is the most heavenly gift of all. The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus. To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected. While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country. A family of Emigre mice decide to move out to the west, unaware that they are falling into a trap perpetrated by a smooth talking cat.

We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Dispatched from the UK in 2 business days When will my order arrive? E B White. Gail Carson Levine. Lois Lenski. Jerry Spinelli.