Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
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Book Reviews of Where the Wild Things Are
Book Review: Roar!
Summary: 5 Stars
The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind..and anotherSo starts one of the most perfect and wonderful illustrated children's books of all time. Max like many children has been engaged in a bit of mischief and is sent to bed without supper. While in his room he imagines an imaginary place where the "beasts" are wild and he is ruler. Max learns that this is not the kind of place he wants to live and even though he has made mischief, he is still loved by his parents. Both are important lessons for a child.
As a preschool teacher, I have read this book countless times to many children and can attest to its appeal. The children are delighted to roll their eyes, show their claws and roar their roars along with the wild things when the wild rumpus starts. For new parents this is one book I would say to include in your child's library. I'm sure that you will read it enough times to memorize it.
Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are was first published in 1963 so stands the test of time having served generations of children. The story and illustrations are as appealing today as they were nearly 40 years ago.
Book Review: Still one of the best
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother purchased this book for me when I was little along with Harry the Dirty Dog and The Happy Egg I fell in love with them both. Well I have moved several times over the years and managed to damage several books including the ones listed. Well lets just say that I enjoyed these books enough to search many book stores and online auctions to replace them because the stores are timeless. I really enjoy Where the Wild Things Are because when I was younger I was afraid of monsters and things that were hidden in the shawdows and this book lets you know that there is a bit of the monster in us all and that there is no reason to be afraid. I also like the fact that the book shows that when a parent punishes a child it does not mean that there is a loss of love. I recommend this book to anyone with or without kids and if you like this the other two listed may also be something you will like. And if you can find a copy of the Happy Egg anywhere grab it along with Happiness Is a Warm Puppy another one of my favorites. Thanks for reading this and I hope it was helpful. Also who needs Harry Potter when you have such classics.Book Review: Sendak's works are incredible from the beloved Little Bear to this wonderful gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
The language and pictures are beautiful and stunning, in typical Sendak style. Sendak almost always takes a reader by surprise. His themes are not comfortable ones, particularly for parents. The story and the way its told can be frightening for some children as scenes conjure images that hit on some primal fears and discomforts. I suspect people will either love or dislike this book, but I'm one who loves it but can equally understand why others might not. So, if you can, take a look at it prior to buying and certainly before you read it to younger children.
That aside, Where the Wild Things Are has become a classic in children's literature for good reason. It is a story about a boy who acts out, a boy who becomes a "wild thing" himself. His transformation from beast to boy and back is a gradual and wonderful part of the picture book, but in no way tries to deny that the "wild thing" aspect exists. For some it might not be a comfortable tale, but it is one that highlights feelings that young children may have and discusses them in a format they can identify with.
Happy reading!
Book Review: Read this book! - school project / Mr. Boon
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my all-time favorites ever! If you've never read this book then you're really missing out. It's a great "look mommy I can read" type of book. Also, it really brings out the creative side of kids. It's about a boy named Max that puts on his wolf suit and gets into lots of mischief. His mom calls him wild and he tells her that he is going to eat her so she sends him to his room without any supper. His room then turns into a jungle and he travels months and months to where the wild things are. They all show their fangs and growl and he doesn't get scared at all. They then make him their king and they play together. Max then realizes that he'd rather be at home where he knows that the people around him love him. He goes back home and supper is waiting for him. And it's still hot.
Not only is this book interesting, but it also has a message. When things happen that you want to, they may not be what you really want. Go do something nice for yourself and read this book with your children. Or have your children read it to you. I highly recamend this book.
Book Review: Wild Max
Summary: 5 Stars
Max is sent to his room without supper when it turns into a forest and an ocean with a private boat that carries him away for over a year to where the wild things are. They treat him as their king because he is the wildest of them all. The illustrations are rich and detailed with a great amount of texture. In the middle, the animals have a party. Several pages have no text, but only pictures of the wild things enjoying them-selves. In time, Max longs to return to where someone loves him best, so boards his boat to return to his room. After sailing for over a year he returns to his room and finds his supper waiting for him and it is still hot. This is a lovely story of how one's imagination can take him any-where he wants to go.Why 5 stars?:
This book was an instant classic when it came out nearly 40 years ago. The illustrations are wonderful and appeal to every child with any sense of imagination. Furthermore, the book is written on a level that first-graders and even kindergartners can read it themselves. This book belongs in the collection of every parent and teacher.