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Harold and the Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson (1955)
★4.13(104)
Like 'Where the Wild Things Are,' this book celebrates boundless imagination creating a world from scratch.
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Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak (1963)
★4.19(524 ratings)
This is an inspired children's book about a boy's passage through tempestuous aspects of life. Max, a naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king.
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In the Night Kitchen
by Maurice Sendak
★4.03(29)
Sharing author and a dream-like adventure with 'Where the Wild Things Are,' it's filled with surreal whimsy.
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat (2014)
★4.37(19)
Like 'Where the Wild Things Are,' it explores a journey into the unknown with wonder and a touch of danger.
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The Gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
★4.31(86)
Echoing the playful mischief of 'Where the Wild Things Are,' this story features memorable creatures and clever wordplay.
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The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster (1961)
★4.22(476)
Like 'Where the Wild Things Are,' this book offers a chaotic, imaginative journey with eccentric characters and absurd challenges.
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