Where the Wild Things Are. ISBN 0-06-443178-9. Maurice Sendak. 1963. Caldecott Medal, New York Times Best Illustrated Book, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Ages 4-8. Caucasian.

Young Max’s mother sends Max to his room without supper, because he was making mischief. While in is room and wearing his wolf suit, Max’s room turns into a forest, and he travels by boat to another world full of large monsters. The “wild things” make Max their king, but Max gets lonely and hungry and wants to be home. Max travels back across the ocean and ends up back in his room with his supper waiting for him. The pen and ink drawings have subtle color but give texture to the landscape as well as to the "wild things" themselves.

The beautiful drawings are colorfully sketched. This lovely book could be used to discuss emotions, dreams, and nightmares with young children. Keeping in mind the background of the individuals in the classroom, one could also discuss having a safe and loving place or person to go to. Creativity could also be challenged as the kids create their own “wild things”.