Sunday, March 30, 2008

Where the Wild Things Are


Story Title: Where the Wild Things Are

Author: Maurice Sendak

Illustrator: Maurice Sendak

Genre: Fantasy

Characters: Max and the Wild Things

Summary: Max dresses up as a wolf and sasses his mother, so he is sent to bed without dinner. His bedroom magically turns into a forest and he sets out to find "where the wild things are." Max wins the hearts and respect of the wild things and plays with them until the smell of food interrupts his adventure and brings him back to reality.

Comments: This story was the 1964 Caldecott Medal Winner for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year. It is a timeless classic that inspires children to never forget the importance of their imagination.

Grade Level: Preschool/Kindergarten

1 comment:

Jennifer Sethness said...

This is a great book that demands you step into the world of imagination. I think children can relate to this story since they have all had adventures of their own to far away places in their thoughts, dreams, and play.