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Max sails to the land of the wild things and becomes their king
1963Steady paceHopeful
What it is about
Max is sent to his room, where a forest grows and a boat takes him to the land of the wild things. He becomes their king, then sails home to a warm supper waiting for him.
Who will enjoy it
Families who enjoy imaginative stories about big feelings and coming home.
What you will get
A thrilling imaginary trip that shows children their big feelings are welcome, and that home is waiting at the end.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Imagination · Big feelings · Home
Best for
Ages 3–5
Length
48 pages · about 15 minutes
More about this book
Who
Max, a boy in a wolf suit.
World
A bedroom that turns into a wild forest.
What makes it different
Wild creatures are drawn to be both funny and grand.
Feel
Wild and comforting.
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