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Where the Wild Things Are
Ages 3–8 · Under $25
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Maurice Sendak's classic picture book about a boy named Max who sails to an island of monsters and becomes their king, then finds his way home.
Best for
Kids ready for a picture book with real imagination and emotional depth.
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Reviewed by Givloom
Why it's here
A genuine classic with real emotional depth for a picture book — Max's anger, adventure, and eventual homecoming give kids a story about big feelings that doesn't talk down to them.
Skip it if
The wild things' illustrations can read as a little intense for very sensitive or very young kids — skip for a child who's easily spooked by imaginative monsters.
Screen-free score
5/5
Mess level
Low
Parent involvement
Low
Faith-friendly
Yes
Author
Maurice Sendak
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