Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White, is a family favorite. The book tells the story of a likable little pig named Wilbur and his wise spider friend, Charlotte. On December 15, the tale will spring to life on the big screen. Actress DAKOTA FANNING, 12, plays Fern, Wilbur's loving caretaker. She says she enjoyed being with all of the barnyard creatures on the set. "I've never worked with that many animals before," Dakota told TFK. "It was really amazing."