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Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

Why we're reading this: segment guest and book discussed, January 24, 2012;
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Dec 28, 2012 Linda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2023, chcpl, childrens, hardback, fiction

I first became aware of this book through my Children's Lit course my first time around in college. Of course, I read it to my son. Now, I read it again since it's #1 on Time Magazine 100 Best Children's books. ...more

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Oct 28, 2017 Judy rated it it was amazing

A favorite for children of all ages--and I'm counting myself in that group! ...more

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Jul 01, 2007 Tiffany rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: reread, kiddies, fun, fantasy

Who doesn't like Where the Wild Things Are??? This is one of the quintessential books to read and own as a child. ...more

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Dec 29, 2009 Virginia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: childrens-books

Loved this book as a kid! My grandma had it at her house. Just bought it for my nieces as a Christmas gift!

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Oct 19, 2009 Donna added it

I wonder how many times I read this when I was a little girl ...

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Sep 03, 2008 Diana rated it liked it

Shelves: picture-books

I know this book is a classic and everything, but all I really remember is being really scared of this book.

I'll admit it, I didn't really like it. ...more

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