Where the Wild Things are
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a classic children’s book published by Penguin Books in 1970. This edition features 40 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Max, a young boy who is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to a fantastical land inhabited by “Wild Things,” where he is crowned king.
Readers will find a richly illustrated narrative that explores themes of imagination and adventure. The book captures Max’s journey as he navigates his emotions and the wild world he creates. With its enduring appeal, this edition invites children and adults alike to engage with the timeless tale of creativity and self-discovery.
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Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of “Wild Things, “where he is made king.
Winner, 1964 Caldecott MedalNotable Children’s Books of 1940-1970 (ALA)1981 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Illustration1963, 1982 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 1963, 1982 (NYT)A Reading Rainbow Selection1964 Lewis Carroll Shelf AwardChildren’s Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)1981 Children’s Books (NY Public Library)100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1988 (NY Public Library)
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