It's only adults who read the top layers most of the time. I think children read the internal meanings of everything.

Maurice Sendak
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When children are old enough to read, they start exploring the meaning of things. For example, kids explore the meaning of relationships between themselves and others. They explore the meanings of their own emotions and sensations. They explore the deeper meaning of life. That’s because children can read the internal meanings of everything.

Source: The Art Of Maurice Sendak: 1980 To Present

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