As many of you already know, Where the Wild Things Are the movie came out this past weekend. A few weeks ago, Rebecca put out a plea to share the book with your kiddo before you see the movie. Think of today's re-post as a, ahem, gentle reminder. If you've already seen the movie and read the book with your kiddo, engage 'em in a book-to-movie comparison convo. Similarities? Differences? And those who've already seen the movie, we'd love to hear your thoughts (we can't wait to see it ourselves)!
. It's one of those classic picture books where words and pictures work seamlessly together to move the story along. I have many, many fond memories of curling up with this book as a child and now I absolutely love to read this classic aloud to children. It's one of those books that begs the listener to get involved and "gnash their terrible teeth, roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible claws!"Where the Wild Things Are
tells the story of Max, who gets caught up one evening making mischief and as punishment is sent to bed without his supper. As the door to his room closes, his surroundings slowly transform into a mysterious forest where the wild things are. Upon his arrival, Max tames the wild things and becomes king of all wild things until he gets lonely and hungry and sets sail back home.Children of all ages will relate to Max and his conflict and want to hear this book again and again. If you haven't already introduced your child to this remarkable tale, time is off the essence! The movie version hits theaters this fall. While I'm expecting amazing things from director Spike Jonze, I HATE the idea of any child missing out on the experience of reading the book before seeing the film (personal pet peeve).
So, giddy up and "let the wild rumpus start!"
P.S. Little known factoid- Sendak based the wild things on his aunts and uncles who squeezed him, pinched his cheeks and smothered him with foul breath on their weekly visits to his house.
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