This iconic picture book tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to his room without supper for misbehaving. Max’s imagination takes flight, transforming his room into a fantastical forest where he sails across the ocean to the land of the Wild Things. There, he becomes their king and joins them in a noisy, chaotic "rumpus." Maurice Sendak's narrative is a profound exploration of childhood emotion, particularly anger and its resolution. The book validates a child's feelings while showing the eventual, comforting return to the love and warmth of home.
