Yes! The book states he tied her hair up to keep it out of her eyes. In the movie; she ties her in a ribbon. Period. The strawberries scene from the first book. Skipped. The books were much darker. Gustav, Uncle Monty's would-be assistant from the 2nd book was drowned in Swarthy Swamp. In the movie; he was tied to the front of a train. If the entire series was adapted, that would be an incredible feat. The Vile Village was so dark & saddening.