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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Where the Wild Things Are

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In this iconic children's book, Max, dressed in his wolf suit, causes chaos at home and is sent to bed without supper.

His bedroom transforms into a jungle, and he sails to an island where he encounters the Wild Things.

Max tames the creatures and becomes their king, but eventually returns home, missing his mother's love.

The book is praised for its honest treatment of children's emotions, particularly anger and the need for parental love.

It has been adapted into a movie and an opera and remains a beloved classic in children's literature.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by Tara Brach to illustrate the importance of fully embracing and experiencing life's moments.
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Introduction to Mindfulness: Part 2 - The Power of Heart Presence
Brian Selznick references Maurice Sendak's book to explain his process when writing 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret'.
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508 - The Real Magic of Finding Your Creative Voice with Brian Selznick
Franziska Schutzbach erwähnt das Buch im Kontext der Sehnsucht nach Geborgenheit und Fürsorge, die auch in der männlichen Psyche vorhanden ist.
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Franziska Schutzbach – Für eine Revolution der Verbundenheit
Mentioned by He Yang as one of her favorite childhood books.
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Everyone's obsessed with Labubu!
Mentioned by Andy Burt as a brilliant book that is quite scary.
Helicopter Stories in Action with Trisha Lee
Mentioned by Chad Daniels as a book that had the opposite effect of making him want to sleep.
Re-Issue: Goodnight Moon with guest Chad Daniels
Mentioned by Janet Lansbury as classic children's audiobooks.
Strict Is Loving
Mentioned by Anne Carroll Moore as one of the most checked-out books in the NYPL.
Goodnight Nobody [rebroadcast]
Mentioned by Elizabeth Malamed in the context of a discussion about facing scary things and the importance of acknowledging trauma.
017: Forgiveness: Terms and Conditions Apply
Mentioned by George Ella Lyon when discussing the unique challenges and rewards of writing for children.
Writing Lessons Episode 2: The Deliciousness of Words Featuring George Ella Lyon
Mentioned by Marnie Chesterton when sharing a story about a child eating Sendak's card with a drawing.
Story time
Mentioned by Russell Moore in comparison to Annie Downs's book, highlighting a similar impulse to address children's fears honestly.
Annie F. Downs on What Kids Can Teach Grownups About Life and Death
Mentioned by Colby Sharp as one of the most magical books from his childhood.
An Interview with Colby Sharp
Mentioned by Mel Rosenberg as an example of an author who was also heavily involved in theater.
Talk to the Editor: A Discussion with Elizabeth Law
Mentioned during a book trivia round about Where the Wild Things Are.
Disney Movies, Pigs, Books, Starts with Y, May
Mentioned by Emma Dabiri in relation to the concept of the undercommons.
Emma Dabiri - ‘We are still so obsessed with how we look’

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