33 of the Greatest Children’s Books of All Time

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Where the Wild Things Are

Books.Wild ThingsIn the forty years since Max first cried “Let the wild rumpus start,” Maurice Sendak’s classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children’s books of all time.

Feeling misunderstood at home and at school, mischievous Max escapes to the land of the Wild Things, majestic — and sometimes fierce — creatures.

They allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy. However, Max soon finds that being king is not easy and that, even being with the Wild Things, there is something missing.