First published 1963
Young Max, donning a wolf costume, is sent to bed without dinner. In a dream, he sails to a mysterious island where fearsome beasts roam. Max tames the wild creatures, crowned their king, and leads joyous revels. But homesickness sets in, and Max returns home to a hot meal waiting.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, picture-books
Vibes: emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Period: Childhood
48 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins