Where the Wild Things Are
1963 · Book
Content Ratings
3+
Parent Verdict
This classic picture book by Maurice Sendak follows a boy who is sent to bed without supper and imagines a journey to an island of fearsome-looking but good-natured monsters. The monsters roar and gnash their teeth, but the story is gentle and ends with the boy coming home to a warm supper. The 2009 film adaptation is PG-rated and a bit more intense, so it may suit children from about age 5 and up, with parental guidance for sensitive younger kids.
About This Rating
Our family-friendliness rating for Where the Wild Things Are is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).
The Family Score of 10/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this book is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 3+.