Where the Wild Things are
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a beloved children’s book published by Red Fox in 2000. This new edition features 40 pages of imaginative storytelling, where readers follow Max, a young boy who dons a wolf suit and creates mischief, leading to his mother calling him a ‘Wild Thing’ and sending him to bed without supper. As Max’s adventure unfolds, a forest grows in his room, transporting him to a fantastical land inhabited by wild creatures.
In this enchanting tale, Max tames the wild things and becomes their king, engaging in a lively rumpus before realizing his longing for home and love. The narrative explores themes of adventure, fantasy, and the emotional journey of a child. This edition celebrates the enduring legacy of Sendak’s work, which has captivated generations with its blend of action, adventure, and the whimsical nature of childhood dreams.
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“The greatest children’s book of all time” – As voted for by BBC’s culture poll.
One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief – so his mother calls him ‘Wild Thing’ and sends him to bed without his supper.
That night a forest begins to grow in Max’s room, an ocean rushes by with a boat to take Max to the place where the wild things are… Max tames the wild things and crowns himself as their king, and then the wild rumpus begins!
But when Max has sent the monsters to bed, and everything is quiet, he starts to feel lonely. He realises it is time to sail home to the place where someone loves him best of all.
An anniversary edition to celebrate 60 years of Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak’s bestselling classic of twentieth-century children’s literature
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