Anna's Review: Where the Wild Things Are

I have many fond memories of my brothers and I curling up with Mum reading this book and it’s fantastic to share this book with kids today, watching them as they “roared their terrible roars, and gnashed their terrible teeth.” I’ve heard a few different versions of the real meaning of this book. Subversive theories aside, this tale is a wicked romp for all ages trumpeting the power of imagination. It’s easy to get the kids involved with plenty of actions and dances. Packed with descriptive words, this is a great story for early readers too. Who doesn’t want to sail to a wild land and be made king? This is children’s fiction at its very best: interactive, a little weird, and fun! -- Anna K

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• Did you know that Maurice Sendak got started out with textbook illustrations? Find a copy of his first book of illustrations - Atomics For the Millions.
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• Did you know that Maurice Sendak spent most of his young life indoors due to being frail and sickly. Learn more about Marice Sendak from this interview on the PBS American Masters series website.