Where the Wild Things Are appears in 7 book lists

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Where the Wild Things Are appears in 7 book lists on Shepherd.

The best books about the magic in the ordinary

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The best books about magic, heroes, and rock ‘n’ roll

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The best children’s books about friendship and diversity

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The best children’s books that ignite your imagination

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The best books about imagination and the places it takes you

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The best picture books with scary things

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The best children’s picture books on separation and belonging

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