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Sep 26 '06
Pros: Facing childhood fears, simple story, fascinating illustrations, surreal dreamworld
Cons: Nudity might offend adult readers, not young children
Summary: If the bump, the clunk, or the thumps come from the closet, the best strategy might be to hide under the blankets (definitely not under the bed). If these sounds march up the stairs from the kitchen, they might have a different meaning. The ... read more
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Oct 05 '09
Pros: Beautiful illustrations; Teaches kids to think on their feet and be creative
Cons: See my title; Also, the concept of baking Mickey could scare some kids
Summary: In looking over the list of banned books, I was surprised to find Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen on the list. I remembered loving this book as a child, but couldn't remember much about it, and I certainly didn't remember anything ... read more
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Oct 13 '08
Pros: Beautiful illustrations and great surreal storyline.
Cons: The controversial nudity scenes.
Summary: ldquo;In the Night Kitchen rdquo;< b> is a follow-up of Maurice Sendak rsquo;s< b> famous children rsquo;s book, ldquo;Where the Wild Things Are rdquo;< b> and has also received the distinguished Caldecott Honor Book Award.< b> ... read more
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Feb 06 '04
Pros: captivating illustrations
Cons: a bit controversial
Summary: A couple years ago, I took a college class aimed at preparing future educators to create lesson plans revolving around certain texts representative of children’s literature. Although I have no plans to teach, I took the class out of a deep love of and ... read more
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Oct 29 '02
Pros: Simple yet engaging story, capivating illustrations
Cons: Nudity might offend some readers
Summary: Although Maurice Sendak is best known for his Caldecott (an annual award given for the best illustrations in a children’s book) award-winning book Where the Wild Things Are, he has written many other books. For example, Sendak is the illustrator of ... read more
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Dec 04 '00
Pros: Child will be fascinating by bizarre tale and fanciful drawings.
Cons: Parents may be weirded out by bizarre tale and fanciful drawings.
Summary: My daughter got this as a gift from some family friends. My son had just been born, and they brought a baby gift, as well as something for my then 2 1/2-year-old daughter, so that she wouldn't feel left out.
I was told how this was a favorite ... read more
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Nov 14 '00
Pros: Imaginitive, Beautiful, Caldecott Honor
Cons: If you are uncomfortable with nudity, you may be uncomfortable with this book
Summary: At this point in my “epinions career,” I try NOT to read other members’ opinions on the given topic prior to submitting my review. Once I submit my own, I anxiously and fervently read as many of the other member’s opinions as I can on the given topic. ... read more
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Oct 25 '00
Pros: Great illustrations
Cons: Story was a dud
Summary: I read about this book at Epinions when Redlass did a write up in the Banned Book Write off.
The author of this book, Maurice Sendak, is the very well known author of "Little Bear" books which have evolved into the very popular ... read more
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Oct 01 '00
Pros: Strange & wonderful story
Cons: There are moments that make the reader uncomfortable
Summary: It never hurts to have a bit of the bizarre in your life. Even if you're only two years old. Thankfully there are people such as Maurice Sendak who writes books that quietly warp our minds, shielding us from the danger of growing up dullards.
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Jul 17 '00
Pros: simple story, large beautiful illustrations, childrens' point of view, strong main character, happy ending
Cons: not as well known as some of Sendak's other works
Summary: A child’s world is one of fantastic imagination and wild adventure. Children’s dreams are dark, colorful and far beyond an adult’s to understand. Few authors capture this fantastic night world as Maurice Sendak. His stories are dark and vivid and bring ... read more
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Jul 14 '00
Pros: Great, entertaining story and beautiful illustrations
Cons: There are no cons to this book.
Summary: When he is supposed to be asleep, one little boy sets out on a great adventure into the world of the Night Kitchen. Like all of Sendak's books, the sense of fun, adventure, and mischief will click with many a young heart. As always, his main character is ... read more
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