Additional Information:
- Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
- Caldecott Medal
Synopsis: Where the Wild Things Are is a classic picture book about misunderstood Max who wreaks havoc in his house after dressing in a wolf costume. He is sent to bed without his supper, when suddenly Max's room transforms into a jungle where he ends up sailing to an island "where the wild things are." The island is full of wild beasts, but Max learns to imitate them. This earns him the title of king of the Wild Things. After playing with his subjects, he decides to return home where he finds a hot supper waiting for him.
Book Notes: This is a classic picture book that every child should know. The illustrations are remarkable, winning it multiple artistic awards. It has also earned the Cadecott award. This book is simple to read and very enjoyable to listen to. Children will love to hear it read before bedtime or while at school.
Critique; This is a fabulous picture book that can be useful in introducing fantasy to students. It incorporates elements of the imagination and gets children thinking about dreams and imaginary play. The writing is wonderful and children are sure to ask for it to be read over and over again. The pictures add so much to the story by illustrating Sendak's colorful imagination.
Classroom Activities: This book is wonderful to use as a reader's theater text! Have one student read the book out loud while the rest of the class acts out what is going on. This helps improve comprehension while getting the kids up and moving. This can also be used as a simple read aloud to introduce writer's workshop, fantasy books, or a mini lesson. Below are more suggestions for classroom use.
- Lesson plans: http://www.edgalaxy.com/where-the-wild-things-are/
- Resources: http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/wherethewildthingsare.htm
- Elements of a story: http://lessonplanspage.com/LAWildThingsStoryElementsK2.htm/
Resources:
- Activities and crafts: http://activity-mom.com/2013/09/12/where-wild-things-are-activities_12/
- PBS interview with Sendak: http://www.pbs.org/now/arts/sendak.html
- About the author/illustrator: http://www.harpercollins.com/cr-100369/maurice-sendak
- Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaL7l9Qbbn8
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