Donde viven los monstruos
Historias Para Dormir Series
1996
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What’s inside...
Maurice Sendak's beloved Where the Wild Things Are, winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, is now available in a newly revised Spanish edition. Spanish speakers and listeners will now be able to join Max as he sets sail and becomes king of all Wild Things. Full color. When young Max dons his wolf suit, his imagination carries him to a land filled with ugly but loveable monsters. Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Max felt when he was sent to his room without dinner?
Why do you think the monsters made Max their king?
What do you think the forest and the monsters represent?
How did Max change by the end of the story?
If you could create your own wild land like Max, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a comfortable and inviting reading space that encourages your child's imagination just like Max's room turned into a forest.
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the story more engaging and help differentiate the characters for your child.
Discuss Max's emotions and behavior throughout the book to help your child understand and articulate their own feelings.
After reading, encourage your child to draw or describe their own imaginary world, fostering creativity and connection to the book's themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Emotion Management
Explanation: Max, the protagonist, navigates his feelings of anger and frustration, ultimately learning to manage them during his imaginary journey to where the wild things are.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize their emotions and understand that it's okay to feel angry or upset sometimes, but it’s important to find peaceful ways to deal with these feelings.
Example Lesson: Importance of Imagination
Explanation: Max creates an entire world of wild things with his imagination, demonstrating the power and value of creativity.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination as a tool for problem-solving and entertainment, fostering creativity that can be applied in various aspects of life, including academic and social scenarios.
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: Max's journey helps him realize the consequences of his actions, leading to his decision to return home where he is loved.
Real-World Application: Helps children comprehend that their actions have impacts and teaches them to consider the outcomes of their behaviors, promoting responsible decision making.
Example Lesson: The Value of Empathy
Explanation: Throughout his adventures, Max learns to care for the wild things, understanding their emotions and gaining empathy.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of understanding and sharing the feelings of others, which is crucial in developing strong interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Significance of Home and Family
Explanation: After realizing that being king of the wild things is not fulfilling, Max chooses to return to the safety and love of his home.
Real-World Application: Reinforces to children the importance of family and the comfort and support that home provides, regardless of external adventures and where their imaginations may take them.