Inspired by my Ammy buddy Betty Dravis (yes, that's DRAVIS, not Davis), I decided to go ahead and write a review for a book I wouldn't normally. I become so self consumed with reading, watching and listening to more adult fare that I tend to neglect this genre altogether. Recently though, as my daughter has gotten a little older, I have been reading a lot of children's books. Her favorite thing in the world is being read to and so from the minute I get home until it's time to eat I find myself reading to my little angel. As a young boy I remember loving this book, and so since my daughter has this newfound adoration for books I decided to buy her a copy. She LOVES it. The great thing about `Where the Wild Things Are' is that it is written at the right level to engage them without over stimulating them. There are few words, and they are strung along across quite a few pages with some big illustrations. You don't have to linger on one particular page for too long, which is good because after a while of staring at the same picture my daughter starts to turn the pages for me. The illustrations are wonderfully done; the monsters (wild things) are goofy enough so as not to frighten the child (I read this to my daughter before bed every night, so I guess there's further proof). The illustrations, especially on the pages without words, are great ways to get your children involved in reading as well. There are a few pages in the center of the book that show Max and the Wild Things dancing and howling and swinging from the trees. It's at this point where I get my daughter to dance in the living room or howl at the ceiling. She loves it, and watching her get so excited over a book is such a genuine joy. Another thing I really like about the wording is that it has a very nice, poetic flow to it. It almost encourages a smooth tone in your voice. It's written in such an easy way that it sounds almost comforting. And of course it teaches children that no matter what, they are always loved. I completely recommend this book. It was a highlight of my childhood, and now it's a highlight for my little angel. I'm positive that you too will enjoy this book as a family. Another selling point is that they are currently filming the movie adaptation to this book, so getting your children interested in this now will only heighten their joy for the film when it is released. I'm hoping by then my daughter will be just as stoked as I am.

One of my favorite books since I was a kid. Love that I can still buy a quality hard copy as a gift for friends children.

Such a great book and is a staple for every household with children. Have fond memories of reading when I was little. Used for a halfway to one photo shoot for my son and they came out super cute - this was a piece of what made the image in my head come to life!

My children loved this book way back when. There late 40s. I purchased this book for a great grand child als. Generations of boys loving this story but the iilestrations are the best. Brings the story to life

A Beautiful book. Perfect for my great grands

Beautiful illustration s, bought as a gift

Great price. Always been a favorite!

I grew up with this book. Great book and was fun to get one for my nephew.

Great story for young ones! Very popular. Great gift idea. Would very much recommend!!

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I've come across some mixed views about this book and the negative ones perhaps miss the point by focusing on only one aspect of the book. Here's 5 reasons why I think it's genius: 1) The pictures - lively, engaging and even grotesque, the pictures are attractive and yes a little scary but young readers get to play at being wild things and this helps manage and control fear. Note there's a picture on the wall of a wild thing that portends what is to come and serves as perfect dream fodder. 2) The words - short and to the point and the mixed metaphors add to the dreamy sensation. "In and out of weeks and through a day." 3) Parental involvement - you have to get involved. So, when the action starts and the words stop - if you've not put down your mobile device and started up some African drumming and Day of the Dead face-pulling with your nipper - then you're not getting involved enough! 4) All great books have a message behind the plot, even short kids books. The psychological implications are fairly obvious. It doesn't matter whether it's a dream or not but Max gets to play out his telling off (he commands the wild things to stop and sends them to bed - precisely as happened to him) and so gains some control over the strong emotions he's just experienced. You've seen your nipper tell off toys and even siblings like this...classic projection. 5) Max's dinner shows up anyway so that the normal things continued and he's still loved despite his naughty episode. And that is why this book is genius.

Ein Zeitloser Kinderbuch Klassiker mit wundervollen Illustrationen.

Un clásico. Lo compré porque me recordaba mi infancia, y no me ha decepcionado, aunque a veces creo que a mi me gusta más que a nuestra hija de 2.5 años! ;-) Creo que aún es pequeñita, y que le gusta más dentro de un año (y puede ser que es un libro que les gusta algo más a los niños que a las niñas, no sé). Pero desde luego no quería que faltara este libro en la biblioteca de mi hija!