Where the Wild Things Are

For my fifth and final choice book I read "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. The book tells the story of a young boy who is sent to his room without supper by his mother after misbehaving and then goes on an incredible journey through his own imagination. The boys name is Max and when he departs on his imaginary journey he arrives on an island full of violent and angry beasts known as "wild things". Max, dressed in his wolf costume is able to intimidate and scare the beats. The beasts believing they are defeated name him "king of the wild things" after which a celebration is held and the wild things and Max dance around and celebrate together. After some time on the island however, max grows bored and lonely and decides to return home. The wild things are very upset but Max decides to go nonetheless. When he returns to his room he finds his supper waiting for him. I think that this book teaches two very important lessons. I think the first is of a mothers unconditional love. Despite being furious with Max his mother brings him supper even after threatening to send him to bed without it. This is also what also brings Max back into the real world from his imaginary adventure. I think this portrays a mother and her unconditional love for her children and the comfort that it brings a child to know that they can count on that. I think the second story that we see in this is on of imagination. I think this book really focuses on showing just how powerful a child's imagination is and how easily it can be used as an escape. I think that this shows that allowing children to be creative and imaginative is really pivotal in progressing not only their learning but their happiness as well. Overall I really enjoyed this book. I love the sense of adventure and imagination that is portrays and also love the memories it brings back of reading this book when I was young. I think in a way this book can be relatable for everyone as I think we all need to use our imaginations and find a little escape now and then.