Michael Morpurgo’s beloved book War Horse burst ... And it was an encounter with a boy named Billy that released him from the worry that it would be “too sentimental” to write War Horse ...

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story ... Based on the children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo, this beautiful animated adaptation celebrates the natural world and shows the power of friendship ...

The movie also tackles difficult topics — such as prejudice, racism and poverty — in a kind, kid-friendly way ... Based on the children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo, this beautiful animated ...