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- Although now considered a classic, Where the Wild Things Are was initially met with mixed reviews, as some critics claimed it would traumatize children.
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Sep 26, 2013 · One of the most beloved—and bestselling—children’s books of all time almost didn’t make it past his editors, who were scared that the unvarnished story of rebellion, fear, punishment, and escape were too much for little children. Silly editors, that’s exactly why it was an immediate hit.
May 8, 2012 · His seminal work, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' was criticized as too dark for children, but became a classic. Maurice Sendak never had children, but understood the power of the...
- The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. The Giving Tree was banned from a public library in Colorado in 1988 because it was interpreted as being sexist. Some readers believe that the young boy continually takes from the female tree, without ever giving anything in return.
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss’ environmental kid’s book was banned in 1989 in a California school because it was believed to portray logging in a poor light and would turn children against the foresting industry.
- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. Harriet the Spy was challenged in 1983 at a school board meeting in Xenia, Ohio, where some argued the book encouraged children to disrespect their parents by lying, talking back, cursing, and spying on others.
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Maurice Sendak’s p icture book faced many opponents immediately after its publication in 1963. Readers believed Where the Wild Things Are was psychologically damaging and traumatizing to young children due to Max’s inability to control his emotions and his punishment of being sent to bed without dinner.
May 23, 2023 · Where the Wild Things Are is number one on BBC Culture's poll of the greatest children's books. Imogen Carter explores its appeal.
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May 8, 2012 · In just 10 sentences, Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are," illuminated not only the protagonist Max's imagination, but also rage, a reaction to a mother's emotional absence and the overall darker ...
Sep 30, 2017 · Where the Wild Things Are is beloved much more than it’s banned. But maybe there’s something to the critique — something that Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers picked up on when they adapted the ...
Where the Wild Things Are is a 2009 fantasy adventure drama film directed by Spike Jonze. Written by Jonze and Dave Eggers, it is based on Maurice Sendak 's 1963 children's book of the same name. It combines live-action, performers in costumes, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery (CGI).
