Did you go through the stage with your kids where they wanted the same book three times a day for a year? That book for our family was Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. We read that damn book so often we had all memorized the words and I considered painting a mural onto his wall. I would have if I could have figured out a way for it not to look scary in the dark.
Though I grew so sick of that book, it now brings a lump to my throat when I try to read it aloud today. I can't help but recall cuddling up with it and my boy before nap or bedtime. Smelling just-washed hair, footie pajamas, and chubby cheeks. He was always so interested in how it would end and loved the "wild things" (he had a wild streak himself).
Spike Jonze has directed this book into a movie due out in the fall, and though I hate seeing books made into movies, I'm compelled to go to this one. Watch this trailer and see if you get the goosebumps I did. All the memories came flooding back - my boy...
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ReplyDeleteI had goosebumps before I even started the trailer...Cubby is all to quickly slipping out of the preschool age and I'm struggling with it every day....I just want to freeze him!!
ReplyDeleteWow--I felt almost as if I were inside the book. Good job Spike! Can't hardly wait to take our grandson to see it. Thanks for the heads up :-)
ReplyDeletewow the movie looks fantastic! They did a very good job with the monsters... I also loved the books and illustrations. =D
ReplyDeletestopping by from SITS--oh, I've got to see this movie! I loved that book as a kid!
ReplyDeleteI have always thought that Spike does a good job. I am always nervous about books becoming movies, but I'd see it!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Ours was the The Hungry Caterpillar book and then Piggy Pie. Fun times.
ReplyDeleteI tell myself all the time, Jessica, remember these times b/c very soon she won't want to stick around much.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till this one comes out ... and I am really hoping that my expectations aren't too high. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this book
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