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Where the Wild Things Are
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Where the Wild Things Are (1963) (edit title/settings)

by Maurice Sendak (Author, Illustrator) (edit contributors)

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An adorable, action filled story of the bond between a child and his mother.

Summary edit see section history

Where the Wild Things Are is a story about a little boy Max who is sent to his room one night without dinner after acting out. Before he knows it, his room is being transformed into a far away land where the Wild Things live. Max explores the land with his new friends, the Wild Things as their... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Where the Wild Things Are is a story about a little boy Max who is sent to his room one night without dinner after acting out. Before he knows it, his room is being transformed into a far away land where the Wild Things live. Max explores the land with his new friends, the Wild Things as their king. However, he begins to miss his mother and returns to a hot meal waiting in his room at home.

Characters edit see section history

  • Max: He goes on adventures and meets his wild friends.
  • The Wild Things: Max's wild monster friends.
  • Mother: Max's mother is in the beginning of this book.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “'And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!”
  • “Please don't go. We'll eat you up. We love you so.”
  • “And Max, the king of all wild things, was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him best of all.”

Setting & Locations edit see section history

Island

First Sentence edit see section history

The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another his mother called him 'WILD THING!' and Max said 'I'LL EAT YOU UP!' so he was sent to bed without eating anything.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Children's Classics: it was dark and scary
  • Children's Fantasy: a good hiding place.
  • Imagination: This story leaves children wondering if Max's adventure on the island of the Wild Things was real or just a dream. It shows the power of imagination in the book and encourages children to do the same as they read it.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 113 of 194 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2010). (authoritative list)
This is book 75 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
This is book 202 of 213 in Best English-Language Fiction of the 20th Century. (authoritative list)
This is book 114 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2010). (authoritative list)
This is book 25 of 25 in All-Time Favorite Children's Books. (community list)
This is book 115 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 120 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 36 of 216 in Whitcoulls Kids' Top 50 (2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 1964 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)
This book is in Read-Aloud Favorites. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Maurice Sendak (Author)
  2. Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper & Row
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1963
ISBN: 0-06-025492-0
Page Count: 22

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: MLCM 2006/43328 (P)
  • Dewey: 818'.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

A classic storytime selection. Children, especially boys, will want to read it over and over again.

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Books Influenced by This Book edit see section history

   
  • Where the Wild Things Are: The Movie Storybook
  • MJ4: Where the Wild Things Are Mini Journal
  • Heads on and We Shoot
  • Where The Wild Things Are 2010 Wall Calendar

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