Searching for a book I read as a child...

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I must have been about 7. As far as I can remember, it was quite a large, square book with very beautiful darkly coloured illustrations. The story was about a boy called Max (?) who wore a little suit with a tail and a hood with ears on. He goes to a mysterious island/ world/ country and encounters a slightly scary monster who looks rather like the costume he's wearing except much bigger and hairier with big tusk-like teeth and feet with big claws.

Ring any bells with anyone?

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ah yes - Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - looking forward to reading this to ds when he's older

That's the one!
Thank you!
R

Just got this for GS from Waterstones - loved it as a child and he adores it now.

We also love Mickey in the Night Kitchen by the same author.

Ah ha. I've heard of that. Will have a look.
r

we do too!!!!!!!!

try dont forget the bacon too!