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fun book, boring movie

  • Jul 22, 2010
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The book is exciting.  But the moving was too long and boring.  My friend and I went to read the book before watching the movie.  And then we almost fell asleep through the movie.  Now let me sum up the book:

Where the Wild Things Are is an excellent book. What makes it such an extraordinary book is the creative imagination of both Maurice Sendak the writer and Maurice Sendak the artist. The text and the artwork complement one another, moving the story along seamlessly. The transformation of Max's bedroom into a forest is a visual delight. Sendak's colored pen and ink illustrations in muted colors are both humorous and sometimes a little scary, reflecting both Max's imagination and his anger. The theme, conflict, and characters are ones with which readers of all ages can identify. I also know from personal experience that it is a book that children enjoy hearing again and again.

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July 22, 2010
I love this book! Maybe I'm just extra fond of it because it was one of my childhood favorites :P I've yet to see the movie though. Thanks for sharing, Ryan!
 
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review by . April 29, 2010
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   "Where the Wild Things Are" is an excellent book about the power of imagination. I love this book because Maurice Sendak's illustrations are beautiful and magical especially of the image of the monsters and Max dancing around the forest. Also, check out the ending as it is beautiful and lovable. "Where the Wild Things Are" is one of the greatest children's books ever created and everyone should grab this book and read it.
review by . July 14, 2010
I read this book nearly every day between the ages of about 5 and 9, and I don't know why I ever stopped. The creativity is remarkable, and Max is an easy protagonist to latch onto, especially when you are between the ages of 5 and 9. The Wild Things are particularly awesome during that age window, but even a quick flip through these days would generate more than a few feelings of nostalgic awe. The underlying theme, that of appreciating what you have, etc., is not unique as an end in itself, …
Quick Tip by . July 27, 2010
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Still scary delicious after all these years - one of the great books (not just for children).
Quick Tip by . July 21, 2010
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Wonderful, classic children's book. Growing up this was my very favorite book. Disappointed on the movie, but the book is fantastic!
Quick Tip by . July 16, 2010
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I haven't met a child that isn't enthralled with this book.
review by . July 14, 2010
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Few children's books remain popular for 40 years. Those that have are considered classics. In 1964, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are won the Caldecott Medal as the "Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year." It has been popular ever since. Why? The theme, conflict, and characters are all ones with which most three to six year olds can readily identify. The illustrations are a visual delight. The story is particularly appealing because Max is in conflict …
Quick Tip by . July 13, 2010
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Addorable book. Would highly recommend reading this book.
Quick Tip by . July 13, 2010
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This was a groundbreaking childrens' book at the time it was published--one of the first to show a child misbehaving without preaching a lesson, and to show readers that it's okay to enjoy your imagination. The mother's meek behavior at the ending disturbs me a bit, though. (No reinforcement; he still gets his dinner.)
Quick Tip by . July 13, 2010
all time fav. kids book! still read it once in a while...
Quick Tip by . July 12, 2010
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My absolute favorite as a child!!! True tip when reading this book to a child, the pages with pictures and no text were originally meant to be set to music. We like...I-ah-oh-ah stick your head in elmers glue-ah. It just seems to fit.
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A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

Where the Wild Things Are is a 1963 children's picture book by American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, originally published by Harper & Row. The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short, a 1970 opera, and, in 2009, a live-action feature film adaptation and subsequent video game. According to HarperCollins, the book has sold over 19 million copies worldwide as of 2008.
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ISBN-13: 978-0735300613
Author: Maurice Sendak
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Galison Books
Date Published: May 01, 2001
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