Parents often read to their children what was read to them when they were young . ` Where the Wild Things Are '' ( 1963 ) , though recognized with the Caldecott Medal -- the highest honor for a picture book -- was controversial for its drawings of monsters and its mischievous hero , Max . Children 's books help reinforce good parenting . Professor says ` ` home , away , away '' ' among books . ` ` ' Seuss is in a world of his own , '' professor says of story books .
Parents often read to their children what was read to them when they were young . Children 's books help reinforce good parenting . Professor says ` ` home , away , away '' ' among books . ` ` ' Seuss is in a world of his own , '' professor says of story books .