Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

 

Summary

A little boy named Max runs around his house dressed as a monster. After he is sent to bed without supper for causing havoc inside the house, he goes to his room and creates wild jungle scene. He imagines trees growing in his room one of which he climbs out the window on.   He proceeds to imagine this fierce jungle with monsters on an island. Max becomes the leaders of the monsters. they dance and play until Max sends the monsters to bed without supper. Max awakes and then realizes it was all a dream. as he wakes he finds hot bowl of soup on his dresser.


Motivational Activities

Have you ever been sent to your room for being naughty and causing havoc?

Why do you think Max sent the Monsters to bed without supper?

Have children draw Max and the monsters.

Have children explain why Max was sent to bed without supper, yet when he awoke from a nap, there was a bowl of hot soup on his dresser.


Personal Response:

I think this story Is so relatable for many children. Many children often get into trouble for misbehaving and being overly hyper in the house. Some children might even get the same punishment, to bed without supper. The imaginary process is adorable. the pictures are great and the story keeps the reader intrigued.