Author and Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
Publisher: HarperCollins (50th Anniversary edition)
Publish Date: December 26, 2012
Summary: After being sent to be early without his supper one night, Max begins an adventure of monstrous proportions. The adventure begins in his room when a forest begins to emerge and monsters appear. Max is named the kind of the monsters and a wild rumpus begins.
Source: Spring 2014 116B Syllabus
Recommended grade: K-2
My suggested age range: any age is appropriate, from infant to adult
Awards: George C. Stone Center for Children’s Books Recognition of Merit Award, Indies Choice Book Award for Picture Book Hall of Fame
Quality: Everyone has hard days and it takes awhile to figure out a way to get over and/or change them. I wish there was more of a resolution in Alexander overcoming his bad day, but I know the children would identify with some of the situations that Alexander experiences. The repetition would also appeal to children and adults alike.
Life Connections:
· Introducing new places: Australia
· Bad days happen to everyone
· It’s easy to get wrapped up in a bad day which can make it into a terrible day.
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