Where The Wild Things Are

This book is about a boy named Max who puts on a wolf costume and feels like making some trouble. He breaks some rules and is sent to bed without supper. That night his imagination runs wild. He goes on a journey in the jungle that has grown in his room. He meets many types of monsters on his journey and is returned safely home.Why it's on the listWhere the Wild Things Are is a classic children's book. The story is fun and adventurous. The illustrations are extremely well done and do wonders for the entire experience. It is the life and imagination of every child, to escape to a distant land, play with imaginary characters and be king for a day. The book gives children a chance to use their imagination. Whether you like the story itself or you just like to look at the illustrations, this is definitely a book for people of all ages.Read if you likeAdventure. Fun. Children's stories.

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