Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
Picture book · ages 4–8 · grades K–3 · 420L · 1963
Why we'd hand it over
A masterpiece that works equally well as a raucous romp and a tender study of anger, wildness, and the pull of home—Sendak's illustrations are the co-author.
What parents said
This is of course your classic traditional English language fare.
Pick things that are fun for you to read. They'll love just about anything if you have fun with it.