Where the Wild Things Are

Look at Max's face on this page. How do you think he's feeling?

Accept any feeling word, like angry, cross, fierce. Then expand: 'Yes, he looks really cross. I wonder what made him cross?'

And Max said, 'Let the wild rumpus ___'

Pause and let them fill it in. If they don't, say 'start!' and read it again next time.

What's happening on this page?

Use this on any busy spread. Whatever they say, expand it: 'Yes, and look, there's a monster with horns too.'

Why did Max go to bed without his supper?

Ask after you've read this part. If they're stuck, give a hint: 'Remember, his mum was...?'

Have you ever felt as cross as Max? What did you do?

Connecting the book to their life is the most powerful prompt. There's no wrong answer.

Where do you think Max is going in his boat?

Predicting builds comprehension. Anything goes.