Where the Wild Things Are

by Maurice Sendak
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Good Books rating 4.45
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  • ID: 307
  • Added: 2025-09-10
  • Updated: 2025-11-01
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  • Reviews: 4
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the starving artist · Devon Trevarrow Flaherty · 2025-10-08
enchanting 4.50

The reviewer found the book to be a new personal favorite, appreciating its themes of anger and the cool illustrations by Maurice Sendak.

This review shares a personal connection with the book, highlighting how it resonated on a deeper level upon re-reading. The illustrations are praised for their uniqueness and the story's ability to validate feelings of anger in a healthy way.

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    It really made the book a new personal favorite, when I realized this.

    Those illustrations are really very cool.

    Maurice Sendak also needs credit for his unique storytelling.

Books for Topics · 2025-09-20
valuable 4.00

The book is a classic that teaches children it's okay to express their emotions. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to resonate with different people in various ways.

The reviewer emphasizes that this book is a classic that teaches young children the importance of expressing their emotions. They note that the book's universal appeal lies in its ability to resonate with different people in various ways. The reviewer appreciates how the book allows for conversations about anger and self-expression, making it a valuable addition to any child's library. They also highlight the book's enduring popularity and its ability to connect with readers across generations.

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    This book is such a classic and, as such, means so many different things to so many different people.

    At its heart, it teaches a young child that it's OK to feel angry and to express those feelings.

    It’s a book that allows for conversations about emotions and behavior, making it a valuable tool for parents and educators.

There Will Be Games · 2025-09-10
authentic 4.50

The film is praised as an authentic and unflinching portrayal of childhood’s complex emotions, skillfully expressing both joy and despair with raw honesty.

The reviewer finds the film profoundly true to the emotional turmoil of childhood, capturing the confusion, rage, hope, and loneliness experienced by kids in a way that feels genuine and relatable. They emphasize that this is not a typical happy children’s movie; instead, it explores the fragility and intensity of childhood moments, where happiness and sadness coexist closely. The film's ability to evoke nostalgic memories and emotional depth makes it stand out as a rare and powerful cinematic experience.

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    It's one of the best films ever made and without a doubt the most unflinching, authentic expression of childhood.

    Joy, loneliness, rage, uncertainty, love and hope all violently thrashing about inside the same mind.

    What it captures so flawlessly is the fragility of every moment when you are a kid.

The Bookbag · 2025-09-10
wonderful 4.80

The book is described as wonderful and highly recommended as a must-have picture book.

They express strong enthusiasm for the book, recommending it as the essential picture book to own. The engaging story and its timeless appeal make it a standout choice for readers looking for a meaningful and enjoyable children's book, suggesting it holds a special place in the hearts of many readers.

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    It's a wonderful book.

    If you buy one picture book this year and haven't got Where the Wild Things Are yet, make it this one.

    The story is engaging.

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