Head to head
The Giving Tree vs Where the Wild Things Are
Two titles, the same sources, side by side — number by number.
Ahead: The Giving Tree, by 0.1 points

8.48.4 / 10
The Giving Tree| 8.4 | Score | 8.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,080 | ratings | 920 |
| #4 | Rank in Picture books | #5 |
| #6 | Rank in Children’s books | #10 |
| 1964 | First published | 1963 |
| 57 | Pages | 42 |

8.38.3 / 10
Where the Wild Things AreThe Giving Tree scores 8.4 to 8.3, and on more ratings — 1,080 against 920. The gap is not an artefact of a small sample. Both are ranked in Picture books (24 titles): The Giving Tree at #4, Where the Wild Things Are at #5.