Why I Love This Book

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This book was  Maurice Sendak's, breakout title. It broke the typical children's book stereotype and brought him to the forefront as one of America's most beloved children's authors. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. 

On a personal note, this book was one of the first that I read to my daughter in-utero. I read it so many times that she started responding to my voice each time I read the line, "We'll eat you up-- we love you so!" .  This may have just been my imagination,  but I believe it to be true. 
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Another memory of this book involves both of my children. Whenever we'd get to the 3 spreads depicting the "wild rumpus", we'd all yell "Rumpus Page" with each page turn.

I must also mention that even with its fame, for years this book has received mixed reviews. Some felt the book to be frightening, while others viewed it as a way to help children overcome nighttime fears.

Click HERE to learn about the origin story of this title. When you get to the site, choose #8.  

Themes
  • Power of Imagination
  • Home
  • Overcoming Fears
Awards & Accolades
  • Caldecott Award Winner 1964
  • Harper Collins 200 Iconic Children's Books
Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Real vs Imagined
  • Specific describing words (adjectives) terrible eyes, terrible claws, terrible teeth
  • Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
  • Great vocabulary- gnashed  rumpus
  • Order of Events /Plot- What did Max do first, next , and last
  • Take a look at each of the monsters and discuss how they are alike and how they are different from one another.
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Beyond the Book Resources

​Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain​
Important Note: This download does not include the book, only the resources listed above. The book may be purchased separately by clicking here. ​
It's really that simple...
​ One Great Story
 Multiple Readings
Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities
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Where the Wild Things Are

​Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.
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Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to Where the Wild Things Are.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.
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Wild Thing Costume  $37.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald