While other parents adore their newborn children, Mrs Wormwood is distraught to learn she is pregnant and in labor. To Mr Wormwood's confusion, she gives birth to a girl, Matilda. Despite her parents' disdain, Matilda becomes a sweet child who loves reading and visits Mrs Phelps, the librarian, daily. Upon discovering that Matilda has not been properly schooled, Miss ... Read... imdb.com