Where the Wild Things Are
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Sendak, M. (1963). Where the wild things are. (M. Sendak, Illus.). Harper Collins Publishers.
PLOT SUMMARY
In this picture book, Maurice Sendak writes about Max, a mischievous boy that is sent to his room by his mother for his behavior. He then fantasizes of an island where all the wild things are. On this island (in his bedroom), the wild things appoint Max as their king. Max enjoys being king or ruler of the island until he realizes how lonesome it really was.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Maurice Sendak writes a beautiful, colorful adventure about how mischievous Max is one of the “wild things” being sent to his room. Although Max has an awesome time being “wild” on this island with the other “wild things”, Maurice writes about how sad and lonely it became. With the delicious smell of his dinner waiting for him in his bedroom, Max realizes he must go back home where someone loves him best.
Sendak’s illustrations are so uniquely colorful with his distinct black lines design style. You can really feel the excitement that Max had with the “wild things”.
I would recommend this book for all ages, young and old. It is an unforgettable wild story that teaches how misbehavior has lonely consequences.
REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
“The clearer reproductions of the original art are vibrant and luminous.”
— The Horn Book
“Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive.”
— School Library Journal
“A timeless classic that continues to win over the hearts of children. The simple, rhythmic text and expressive illustrations are just as appealing today as they were when I was a child.”
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AWARDS
1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration
1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
1996 National Medal of Arts
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