Where the Wild Things Are

Additional Where the Wild Things Are Information

In the forty years since Max first cried "Let the wild rumpus start," Maurice Sendak's classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey to where the wild things are.

Winner, 1964 Caldecott Medal
Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)
1981 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Illustration
1963, 1982 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1963, 1982 (NYT)
A Reading Rainbow Selection
1964 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)
1981 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1988 (NY Public Library)

What Customers Say About Where the Wild Things Are:

I have adored this story since I read it to my daughter many years ago and I try to pass that joy on to my friends when they have babies.

I'll be interested to see whether the movie can possibly live up to the warm fuzzies I get any time I even think of this book. I always identified with Max, since I was a mischievous and imaginative child as well. I've been in love with this book ever since I was a little kid, and still have my old, worn copy. (Maybe I should get a new one). The best pages are the ones where he goes on a wild rumpus with all the Wild Things, which are some of the most lovely and amazing creatures I've ever seen.

Will purchase from seller again.For all you where the wilds things are fans if you don't already know this book is being turned into a movie which is suppose to come out in 16 October 2009. I have always loved this book, its always been a favorite of mine, book got shipped fast and was in great condition. Can't wait.

hoping the movie is better.think the book was written for someone MUCH younger.having had the most dangerous job in the world for 30 years, the book was a LITTLE slow.if I meet an interesting young boy, I will give him the book.the idea from [in] the book is mind opening.for a kid anyway.having been shot 12 times, my mind was already opened too far.

I read this book as a child and bought it for my little girl. She loves it.