First Spike Jonze, then Wes Anderson.

Now, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is becoming entranced by the world of children's literature.

Variety is reporting that the 'Goodfellas' director is looking to direct an adaptation of Brian Selznick's best-selling children's book, 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret.' The story centers around a 12-year-old orphan who, following the death of his father, attempts to solve the mystery of a broken robot.

The 533-page novel won the Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2008 for the most-distinguished American picture book for children and contains illustrations that have been described as looking like movie storyboards. First Spike Jonze, then Wes Anderson.

Now, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is becoming entranced by the world of children's literature.

Variety is reporting that the 'Goodfellas' director is looking to direct an adaptation of Brian Selznick's best-selling children's book, 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret.' The story centers around a 12-year-old orphan who, following the death of his father, attempts to solve the mystery of a broken robot.

The 533-page novel won the Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2008 for the most-distinguished American picture book for children and contains illustrations that have been described as looking like movie storyboards.

'Hugo' would mark Scorsese's first foray into children's literature and would make him the latest high-profile director to take on the genre, following recent projects by Spike Jonze ('Where the Wild Things Are') and Wes Anderson ('Fantastic Mr. Fox'). 'Hugo' would also reunite him with his 'Departed' producer, Oscar winner Graham King, and his 'Aviator' screenwriter, John Logan.

Martin Scorsese was presented with the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes earlier this week and is preparing to unveil his HBO series, 'Boardwalk Empire,' later this year. His latest collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio, the thriller 'Shutter Island,' opens on February 19th. Check out the trailer below.