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I ordered and paid for new - but got a used book full of dirty fingerprints.It was supposed to be a gift for our grandson.ugh.
What a silly thing to assume. (Obviously, these are friendly 'monsters'). I was pretty surprised and disapointed in some of the reviews on this book. Yes, I do believe that, as humans, we like to blend in, and so SOME people might be tempted to say they liked it just because their friends did. This is a wonderful story, especially if you have a rambuncious child with a vivid imagination. After all, the book didn't become popular for no reason whatsoever. This book has a sweet, imaginative story line about a little boy who gets sent to his room and so imagines himself somewhere else, with monsters that he becomes friends with.
The pictures are beautiful, but, not every child will like them, because every child is unique. Several of the people who didn't like it themselves seemed to think that nobody 'really' does, and that they are only saying they do because it's a popular book. There is nothing difficult about the story line, especially if you use your imagination. Honestly, I think some people simply forget how to use their imagination, and you do have to have some use of it to enjoy this book. That is not the case for everyone, and I would say, not the case for most. I think this is a good book for children who are afraid to sleep because of monsters under the bed, because it protrays monsters (which are very real to many small children) as friendly and playful. But, as with all books, before you buy it, check it out at your library or from a friend to see if you and your little one will enjoy it.
Among the hundreds of books my husband and I have purchased for our seven-year old daughter over the course of her young life, "Where the Wild Things Are" is one of the absolute best. It's fun to read. She loves the freeing world that Max enjoys and its ever-so-slightly dangerous vibe. When she was younger, my husband and I loved the simple poetry and cadence. It's almost like singing a song. (My daughter especially loved the female monster).The message is a good one: our imaginations are rich beyond measure, joy is a universal desire, and one need not go anywhere outside themselves to experience adventure.Let the wild rumpus start.
childhood classic, what else is there to say. aweome book for any child or parent.
I used to have a copy of this story as a child. The understanding that was intended to be brought from reading it is that imagination is good but remember that make-believe is make-believe and reality is reality. I was amazed. The book is adventurous and jovial. I've remembered this story all of my life. When teaching high school English I brought my copy to school and had a student that was enjoying reading my Dr. The pictures of course draw the children in.
Seuss Sneeches book, and I showed him Where the Wild Things Are (he is a senior. And 18 years old) and he had never seen the story before. This story is about imagination and reality and maintaining a healthy balance between them. The pictures are soft, they give a humorous twist to big hairy monsters. It is appropriate for the age group it was written but also a great blast of the past for us adults. It has a happy ending. The overall message of the book: Daydreaming can be fun. I think it is the artwork, the muted colors of the story and the warmth of the book that makes it a classic.
The story has remained popular with children because of it's simplicity, because of the element of adventure. I purchased a copy for myself as and adult and it remains in my collection. What part do the pictures play in it's popularity. It is a big facet of it. I remember this story because my parents read it to me - it was one of my favorites. (even as adults).
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