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I went to an exhibit of Sendak's art at the Denver Art Museum yesterday, and I'm so glad I did! I was surprised and delighted by so much that I saw and learned about him. This little drawing was one of my favorite things I saw.💜

A favorite of mine as a kid.

The child did not feel as if he belonged but he found somewhere he did

This is a great story to read to children so that they understand there is nothing quite like the love you can get from family

“And now, cried Max, let the wild rumpus start!”

In this story you follow Max. Max is a young boy who is a terror at home and runs away ti the island of the Wild Things. The Wild Things take him in and make him their king but he eventually returns home to his mother because he realizes that she is his comfort and he does not want to be on his own.

“Let the wild rumpus start!”

I think this book is great when teaching about the themes of imagination in the longing for home . This book allows children to find comfort in their own feelings, and talks about the challenges of growing up and being independent, but also always finding your way back home

this book tells a story of Max who dresses and his wolf suit and causes mischief at home and his journey of going into an imaginative land created by the “wild things”

"And grew until his ceiling hung with vines and the walls became the world all around"

This book is all about Max's imagination and the art work throughout is really interesting!

This book is always a book that reminds me of my childhood.

“And Max, the king of all wild things, was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him best of all.“

After reading Where the Wild Things Are, students can create their own “wild thing“ character. They‘ll design and draw their creature, then write a short story about an adventure they‘d go on as king or queen of the Wild Things.

When Max puts on his wolf suit and causes chaos, he's sent to bed without supper. But his imagination takes him on a wild adventure to an island of Wild Things, who make him their king! After a wild rumpus, Max smells something yummy from home and decides to return.

“Let the wild rumpus start!”

This book links to my teaching by exploring themes of emotions, imagination, and self-regulation, which can help students discuss feelings and creative problem-solving.

This book was published in 1963, and it has also won the Caldecott medal. The story follows a young boy named Max who, after being sent to his room as punishment, imagines himself traveling to a magical island inhabited by wild creatures. Through his adventures, Max becomes the king of the Wild Things but eventually returns home, realizing that love and comfort await him there.

“Let the wild rumpus start!“
It captures the joyous release of energy and wildness that children often crave, making it a celebration of uninhibited fun.

The scene where Max tames the Wild Things by staring into their eyes highlights the power of imagination and control over emotions.

The book beautifully explores themes of anger, imagination, and the comforts of home, accompanied by stunning, dreamlike illustrations.

I don‘t think I would use this book as a lesson. I would have it in my classroom to read, but not pair it with a lesson

Loved this book! Very imaginative and I was lost in the story and that world

This book is imaginative and funny for children. It also has great illustrations.

This book includes a lot of imagery that will appeal to children.

“They roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws.”

“And when he came back, everything was the same.”
I like this quote because it beautifully encapsulates the story‘s message about the comfort and constancy of home. After his wild adventure, Max returns to find that his home has remained unchanged, symbolizing the unconditional love and security that await him.

A standout moment in Where the Wild Things Are is when Max first meets the Wild Things and confidently declares himself their king. This scene vividly captures the power of imagination and the thrill of adventure. It highlights how Max‘s wild journey ultimately leads him back to the safety and love of home, emphasizing the importance of belonging and emotional security.

Where the Wild Things Are is a beloved classic that takes readers on a magical adventure with Max, a boy who sails to a land of wild creatures and becomes their king. Maurice Sendak‘s imaginative illustrations and rhythmic text beautifully capture Max‘s journey from wildness to the comfort of home. A timeless exploration of imagination and belonging.

“till Max said BE STILL! and tamed them with the magic trick of staring into their yellow eyes without blinking once and they were frightened and calle dhim the most wild thing of all and made him king of all wild things.“

The book has really good illustrations it feels like you are in the jungle with max. This book is a good escape for students to imagine a different world that they can escape from reality for a little while and find peace.