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Summary: And they showed their terrible claws
Review: When Max is sent to bed without any supper because he is acting like a monster, his imagination really takes off. This book shows how an angry child can channel his emotions into imagination. Max magically transforms his room into a jungle, an ocean and an island where he becomes the king of the wild things, and has quite an adventure. Max does realize that at the end of the day, there is no place like home.This is a classic written in 1963 by Maurice Sendak. The New York Times claimed that Maurice Sendak was "one of the most powerful men in the US" because he was able to help shape the fantasies of millions of children. The illustrations in this book are startling and amazing. This would be a great book even if it didn't have any words, the pictures alone are great. This book was the winner of the Caladecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the year. This is a great story that both adults and children will enjoy alike. But I would recommend it for kids ages 6 and under. My son is always asking to read this book at bed time.
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Summary: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Review: This book was a favorite of mine as a child. It's wonderful to share it with my own children and see the magic come alive for them. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Could be equalled, but never bettered
Review: This book is a true classic. It has withstood the transition from the television age to the digital age. When the gameboy is put away, the video turned off, the older child will STILL delight in that imaginative recreation made possible through the worlds and illustrations here. It allows fear to be expressed within boundaries of comfort and security - the young mind can explore the possibilities of defiance and independence all the while knowing their is the reassurance of love. And the possibility is left open at then end for Max to be sure that there always is an escape! If anyone is looking for a book to buy for a young child, I would recommend this (and any of the Hairy MacLary series by Lynley Dodd). I reckon ths book is an ENTITLEMENT of childhood!
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Summary: My opinion on "Where The Wild Things Are"
Review: My mom read this book to me since I was a child. I have always loved it. The way the auther gave the message to all the readers was a very creative way. By saying whenever you want to you can go into your own world and come back whenever you choose, was not the only thing she was saying. The story also tells you that when you come home even if you may not believe it there is always someone there who cares, and is waiting for you to return.....
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Summary: A great book for young children to read or have read to them
Review: It is a great book! I am 19 and still enjoy the great illustrations. It reminds me of my days as a youth when I fantasized about being in total control in a whole different world when my parents sent me off to my room and I was mad because I was being punished and felt I didn't deserve to be sent to my room. I like how Max becomes king and all the monsters are nice to him, I think that the way the monsters react to Max tells kids that they don't have to be frightened. If you're a beginning reader, read it! If you're a parent of a young child, read it to them! The vocabulary is understanding, and Max's wild imagination is very heartwarming to anyone who reads it. If you're my age, just beginning your years as a young adult, perhaps you could consider writing a book like this. It's not very hard, everyone has a little creativity of their own. Nobody should miss out on this title, Maurice Sendak has always had great illustrations. My father read it to me as a little boy, and I wondered why the last page saying "and it was still hot." had no pictures.
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Summary: One of the Best Chidren's Books
Review: I read this book many years ago when I was a child. It's one of the very few 'childhood' books I've kept with me till this day. Being quite a mischevious child who loved to dream and make-believe, I could really relate to this book through my childhood years. Now I've passed on my copy to my daughter who loves Max and the Wild Things as much as I used to. At times, she would become Max while dad and mom the Wild Things.
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Summary: Ageless Fun
Review: I loved this book! My son brought it home from the school library when he was in grade school back in the 1980's. He just loved it and wanted me to read it to him over and over again. He was a very active little boy and was always getting into trouble. My nephew is now 4 years old and the same way. We call him our wild child. I had been looking for this book for the past two years and was so thrilled to finally find it at Amazon.com! I'm sending it to my nephew for his fourth birthday. The story is about a little boy who gets sent to his room for misbehaving. While being punished, he goes into an imaginative world of his own where the wild things are! It is a delightful story with lots of action. As an adult in my forties, I still love to read it over and over again.
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Summary: wonderful!
Review: This was a favorite of mine when I was a child, and now has become a favorite of my own child. It touches on all of our dreams of escaping and becoming ruler of all, with the option of leaving whenever we want and coming home to a warm meal. A must read for every parent!
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Summary: CLASSIC
Review: Maurice Sendak is deceptive with his brilliance -- each and every nuance of this entrancing picture book is filled with gravity. I have always loved this story, with its compelling, original and startling drawings, and watching the youngsters in our family drawn in by its spell only underscores the fact that Sendak knows what he is doing. This is an enduring classic for the ages.
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Summary: A Story for the Ages
Review: My two sons absolutely loved this book. They liked the idea of going 'where the wild things are' and the book inspired a lot of play in our house. The book nicely balances the child's need for imaginative thinking with a sense of limits, and the pleasures of home. The illustrations clearly make this book great, because they provide a launch pad for this imaginary place. This is one of a handful of books that will bond you with your child for the rest of your lives. Don't miss that opportunity! Unlike some children's books which are a little boring for the adults to read after the 350th time, I always enjoyed this one because I could think new thoughts each time I read it. I think this is one of the best five books for children.
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