Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Where the Wild Things Are
Book Review: This was my favorite as a child :)
Summary: 4 Stars
This one is a classic, of course. Chances are that you remember it from your own childhood, what more is there to say?
My nieces love this one. It's not too wordy, so it's great for very little children and for those nights where you really want everybody in bed five minutes ago! But the words that are there are perfectly selected, nothing is missing. Lyrical is the word I'd use.
And the story about Max having his time-out and repenting (or, for that matter, his mother changing her mind about her over-reaction) is one that most children can relate to, I think.
Book Review: Wild!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want something really wild read the Adventures With Boys series! It's as good as this book!Book Review: Favorite Kid Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my one of my favorite kid books that I loved! However, just seeing the cover again reminds me how it scared me a little. It didn't stop me from enjoying the story. I still have the tattered version in my store room.
I have purchased it as gifts too and the kids love it!
Merna
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Book Review: "And it was still Hot!"
Summary: 5 Stars
The last line in this great book is "...and it was still hot", and it is!
I first read this book in a Children's Literature class in college (which was taught by our county's wonderful head Children's Librarian); I used it for my picture book presentation. I later over the next few years told it at different events as an "oral tradition" style presentation, which goes to show you how well it is written. The other thing is the wonderful illustrations.
For those of you that aren't familiar with children's lit, the gold medal on the front of the book is the Caldecott Award for Excellence in Picture books. You can hardly go wrong picking up any book so designated and give to a child.
I read this to all my kids and now grandkids and they have all loved it,
And my sweetheart has taught Kindergarten this whole decade and read this to every class, and they all continue to love it every time!
Book Review: Wild things are not under the bed
Summary: 5 Stars
His mother called him "WILD THING!" Max is sent to bed without eating anything. He sails off into a far away land where is becomes the King of the wild things.
As a child, I was afraid of what could be under the bed or in the closet. My mom used to read this book to me and told me that there are no monsters under the bed or in the closet and that I have to sail to far away land to see one. As a dad, I read this book in the same message.
Some criticize this book as being too scary for little one I think it's a good way of showing that there is nothing to fear. Besides these monsters are almost adorable compared to what kids see at a shopping center
The illustrations have become such a classic that almost every kids monster characters can be trace back to this. From the opening of the page kids will feel like there is something familiar about it and be drawn in.
The story ends with Max returning to find his supper waiting for him. A nice touch to show mothers love.