It turns out I have something in common with Barack Obama. We share a love for the same classic children’s book. Barack and I, we both site “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak as one of our all time favorites. It's nice to know I'm in some good company.
Obama read the book, complete with throaty monster roars, to the kids at Monday’s annual White House Easter egg roll. He asked his young audience if they’ve ever been in a “wild rumpus” and told the kids, "You guys look like you have a wild rumpus all the time.”
Obama has talked about the love of the book before. The site Literary Obama had a transcript of Obama stating:
“I can’t say as a child what book influenced me most. My favorite book - and it continues to be one of my favorite books - was “Where the Wild Things Are.” I love that book. My wife still thinks that I’m Max, that I’m getting into mischief all the time.”
The artist Dan Lacey, who is known for his paintings of famous figures accessorizes with pancakes, even did a portrait of Obama as Max.
After his reading, Mrs. Obama and her mom took turns reading theLaura Joffe Numeroff book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” with Sasha and Malia turning the pages of the oversized printing of the book.
Are you part of our 'club'? Is “Where the Wild Things Are” one of your favorites too?
You can check out the video of Obama reading the story here
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