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Summary: A forest grew and grew and grew, until¿
Review: This one will last forever. If you're destined to have a bunch of grandkids, nieces and nephews in your life, you might as well buy Where the Wild Things Are by the dozen, because every child must have his or her own copy. My 32yo son even has a framed print from this book in his bedroom, which proves the staying power of this classic.
It all starts when Max dons his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind or another. His mother sends him to bed without any supper. In his pique, he gives in to fantasy, and so the journey begins to the Land where The Wild Things are, and Max tamed them with the magic trick of staring into all their yellow eyes and saying, Be still! Oh, it's marvelous - a nightmare that's not at all scary; a monster book with creatures that Max manages to dominate - and the monsters wanted him to stay, but Max said NO! and he sailed back to his very own bedroom where his supper was waiting for him. And it was still warm.
BUY IT.
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Summary: What a wonderful monster book.
Review: My almost two year old loves the monsters in this book. Of the dozens of books in our library, this one is clearly a favorite of all our family members. This is a great book for showing that scary looking monsters may not really be bad after all.
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Summary: Book Review for Where The Wild Things Are
Review: The book, "Where The Wild Things Are," by Maurice Sendak, is a great book for young children who's imaginations are running wild. In the book the main character is a little boy by the name of Maxx. When Maxx puts on a wolf suit and causes trouble he is sent to his room without supper. As he arrives in his room his imagination takes over and he believes he is visiting a place where the wild things are, hence the title of the book. Maxx meets many different wild animals, after altercations Maxx has a change of heart and wants to return home. When Maxx returns to his room his dinner is awaiting him and he is comfortable once again. Everyone will enjoy reading this book, including children and adults. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to read this amazing book.
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Summary: another childhood classic
Review: Sendak's _Where the Wild Things Are_ is another of those classic books from my childhood--this one even won a Caldecott. It's a simple story with some good artwork--perfect for kids. It even contains the underlying theme of home. I loved it as a child, and I'd recommend it for your kids.
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Summary: A personal favorite
Review: I found it interesting to see how others interpret the message/moral of the tale. I think there are several messages in the story worth considering. First, there is the whole idea that Max's acting wild at home and beong called "monster" leads him to fantasize of going to a world where is the master of all monsters(as opposed to the home where he is being told to go to his room). In essence the story is showing how imaginative play is a healthy reflection of one's desires ("You think I'm a monster? Then, I'll go and be king of the monsters."). Second, the statement "I'll eat you up" that Max states to his mother when angry, is also what the monsters say to him. Except when the monsters say it, it's "We'll eat you up, we love you so." In essence, Max's desire to eat up his mother is a loving and agressive desire to be with Mommy. Third, is the loving resolution at the end. When Max makes it back home, his meal is waiting for him. In essence, all is forgiven. Families can handle when children act out. There is love that carries across these situations. All of these themes are nicely incorporated into the story such that it doesn't really hit you at a direct level, but it works nonetheless.
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Summary: Daddy's favorite
Review: I couldn't believe it when I learned I was married to a man who never heard of jungle book, robin hood, Hansel and Gretel or any other type of children's book. I immediately registered my complaint with his mother who told me, "He couldn't sit still to listen to a book -ever." But then my husband told me of his favorite book "where the wild things are" a book I didn't know existed. We found a copy of the book and enjoyed it for years before our children were born. This book is a favorite of our children and mine and still remains 'Daddy's favorite book.'
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Summary: Still the best!
Review: Thanks to vibrant illustrations and an intriguing storyline that brings the monsters out from under the bed, this is still the greatest children's book of all time. Definitely a favorite!
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Summary: Max's increasing imagination
Review: Maurice Sendak's beautiful tale, "Where the Wild Things Are," is about a young boy, Max. Max, who is being a little monster in his wolf suit, is sent to his room without supper. It is in his room that he enters his own little wonderful world of imagination. Max's imagination takes him through the forest where the wild things are. The monsters make Max, King and listen to his every demand. Max has his fun in his world of imagination, until he grows tired of his adventure and he returns back to reality. When he returns to his bedroom, he finds his dinner waiting for him, as he begins to pull of his wolf suit.
The best artistic element Maurice Sendak used was the increasing size of the pictures. I have never noticed this in the past, when I have seen or read this book. Now, that I can see that the artist used increasing pictures to represent Max's imagination, I am thoroughly amazed. I think Sendak's idea of getting further and further into Max's imagination was brilliant, and truly serves its purpose in this story. The pictures increase as the story gets more and more unrealistic, more magical, or becomes more of a fantasy. I can imagine this is how children really do start their fantasies. Although, I do not think that most children would understand the use of the increasing pictures, but I think they can relate to it more than we think. So, I would definitely use this story in my classroom, and once the children are old enough, I would share, "the little secret."
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Summary: Wild adventures!
Review: This is a great book for story time - it is a "big" story. A little bit scary, but very, very imaginative. Beautifully illustrated.The hero of the tale is having a bit of a bad day, and has landed himself into a heap of trouble with his mother. It's all about the desire to run away and join the "wild things", and then the really strong need to stay where one is loved and safe. I loved this book as a child, and I loved giving a copy to my own son for his birthday. We love reading this together. Definitely one of those "keep it forever" books!
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Summary: Wild Review
Review: This is good for 4-8 year olds. It is about a child being sent to bed but he goes on an adventure in the woods. It is a very good book with many pictures in it. It teaches that you can have fun with your mind and think up great ideas.
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