Stories Which Inspired the Children's Books I Have Written

A Listmania! list by Preston McClear, Author The Boy Under the Bed
 
Time Bandits [DVD] [1981]
1.  Time Bandits [DVD] [1981] DVD ~ Sean Connery
The list author says:
  "Endlessly inventive film about a group of dwarves who steal a map of the universe from God and then set out to become robbers. I saw this movie Thirteen times when it was first released in 1981."
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The Hobbit
2.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "This is the book that set my imagination on fire when I was a child. The first, and my favorite book, in the series."
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A Spell for Chameleon
3.  A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony
The list author says:
  "My older brother introduced me to the Xanth series by giving me one of the books for Christmas. Harry Potter is very similiar in tone and style. Great humor and word play abound."
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The Source of Magic (Xanth Novels)
4.  The Source of Magic (Xanth Novels) by Piers Anthony
The list author says:
  "More memorable fun in the Xanth series."
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The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad [DVD]
5.  The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad [DVD] DVD ~ Kerwin Mathews
The list author says:
  "I loved this movie when I was Eight. The Cyclops is still the coolest monster I've ever seen. I loved it when the cyclops pulled up a stool and sat down to rest while he roasted a sailor on a spit."
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Them [DVD] [1954]
6.  Them [DVD] [1954] DVD ~ James Whitmore
The list author says:
  "TaIe about giant radioactive ants. I remember having my hand clasped over my eyes and peeking through my fingers during this film. Great fun."
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Great Brain
7.  Great Brain by John Dennis Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "Mercer Mayer's illustrations for this series of books have never left me since reading the books in the Third Grade. Touching and funny all at once."
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The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
8.  The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "My parents gave me the entire boxed set for my birthday. What a delight all of these stories are. I still think about what the stories meant to this day."
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Princess of Mars (Mars (del Rey Books Numbered))
9.  Princess of Mars (Mars (del Rey Books Numbered)) by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The list author says:
  "Edgar Rice Burroughs tale of Civil War veteran John Carter who is mysteriously transported to Mars. Great mix of historical fiction and science fiction."
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
10.  Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile by Bernard Waber
The list author says:
  "Not only do I have vivid memories of the illustrations of this book, but I also remember distinctly the smell of the book and how the pages felt in my hands. My memories of this book are delightful."
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Excalibur [1981] [DVD]
11.  Excalibur [1981] [DVD] DVD ~ Nigel Terry
The list author says:
  "What boy wouldn't be inspired by a tale of knights and wizards? Based on Mallory's Le Morte D'Arthur, this is the best film version of the Arthurian legend to date."
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Mayer Mercer : There'S A Nightmare in My Closet(Hbk)
12.  Mayer Mercer : There'S A Nightmare in My Closet(Hbk) by Mercer Mayer
The list author says:
  "It was a Mercer Mayer illustration which taught me a very valuable lesson about knowledge and overcoming fears. My list wouldn't be complete  if I didn't cite his works."
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There's an Alligator Under My Bed
13.  There's an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer Mayer
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