Hey Kids, Watch This! A film guide for families who care about movie nights.

We’re also in love with the design from Studio Elana Schlenker, which is colourful, fun-filled and beautifully illustrated by Anna Haifisch. A stunning book that’s as much a great coffee table item as it is a practical learning tool, inviting hands-on discovery of films with added trivia. Throughout the book, there’s an illustrated symbol system that also flags scary or more grown-up moments, so parents know what’s coming before pressing play, and short prompts to help families talk about what they’ve watched. Genre-led sections spotlight shared favourites, and there’s even a tracker so everyone can log what they loved, liked, or would happily skip next time.

Overall, this book slows down the process in a good way. It moves film nights away from endless scrolling through Netflix and Disney, asking us to broaden our horizons and to regain intention in our viewing. There’s a mix of absolute classics and more obscure films, offering a good balance for families with kids of different ages. Beyond anything else, it helps our kids appreciate what it takes to make a great film, building unique reference points and expanding their imagination. In a world that rarely pauses, that feels like a small win worth holding on to.