Learn Together
Reading fanciful stories helps build a child’s imagination and helps cognitive and social development.
Materials
- Computer, tablet, or phone to watch the video
- A comfortable place to sit together
Imagine Together
Join Actor Courtney Henggeler as she reads her favorite book Where the Wild Things Are, written by Maurice Sendak.
Maurice Sendak’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children’s books of all time. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat…
Did you enjoy today’s special storytime Saturday? Continue reading together with CMOM’s All the Way to K and Beyond book list or CMOM’s recommended books on race and racism that helps promote important conversations, especially for young children.