Sunday, August 9, 2015

Where the Wild Things Are?

Where are The Wild Things Are is written by Maurice Sendak. This book is geared for ages of 4 to 8 years old. This book is in the fantasy genre.


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This book is a great children's book classic, it is about a little boy named Max that misbehaves and is sent to his room without supper. Well he uses his imagination to pass the time by dressing up like a monster. As his room is transformed into a forest Max names himself as king of all the monstrous creatures. Eventually Max returns to his room from his adventure to find his Mom has left him dinner on his side table.

Discussion Question:
1. What do you think is the moral of this story?
2. Do you think Max was right for making himself king?/


Motivational Activities:
Discuss ideas or things that you imagined as a child when you were alone.

Other books written by Maurice Sendak:
Chicken Soup with Rice
In the night Kitchen
Outside over there
Nutshell Library


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