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Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner Hardcover – December 26, 2012

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Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.

This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...

Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art. 

Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that "what makes Sendak's book so compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in parental love to a supper 'still hot." Generations have shared this beautiful picture book, and children of all ages will want to return to it again and again.

  • New York Public Library's #4 book on the list of "Top Check Outs of All Time"
  • One of the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children"
  • The top picture book in School Library Journal's survey of its readers 

Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library.

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    December 26, 2012
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Maurice Sendak's beloved books are a must-have for every child's bookshelf Let the wild rumpus start! Introduce one of the most beloved children’s books of all time to a new generation of little readers in this Spanish edition. From beloved children's book creator Maurice Sendak comes a fantastical tale of an imaginary dream world. This classic story chronicles Mickey's adventures in the bakers’ kitchen as they prepare the morning cake. In this classic book Ida tumbles into a magical world to recover her lost sister and, in the process, makes discoveries about herself and those she loves. Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come. First published in 1960, The Sign on Rosie’s Door portrays children in their very real world of imagination as only Maurice Sendak can. Containing pocket-size versions of perennial favorites Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre, this pint-size library is perfect for small hands.

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“The clearer reproductions of the original art are vibrant and luminous.” — The Horn Book

“Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive.” — School Library Journal

“A timeless classic that continues to win over the hearts of children. The simple, rhythmic text and expressive illustrations are just as appealing today as they were when I was a child.” 10 Must-Have Books for 2-Year-Olds — Brightly

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Fiftieth Anniversary Edition

Where the Wild Things Are

Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year

The original pictures have never before been as faithfully reproduced as they are in this new edition. Maurice Sendak enthusiastically approved this remastered rendition of his art.

In addition to Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak's books include Kenny's Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie's Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy, and Bumble-Ardy.

He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are; the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, given by the American Library Association in recognition of his entire body of work; and a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, he received the fi rst Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Collins; Anniversary edition (December 26, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060254920
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD740L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.24 x 10.4 x 0.43 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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For more than forty years, the books Maurice Sendak has written and illustrated have nurtured children and adults alike and have challenged established ideas about what children's literature is and should be. The New York Times has recognized that Sendak's work “has brought a new dimension to the American children's book and has helped to change how people visualize childhood.” Parenting recently described Sendak as “indisputably, the most revolutionary force in children's books.”

Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, in 1970 Sendak became the first American illustrator to receive the international Hans Christian Andersen Award, given in recognition of his entire body of work. In 1983, he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, also given for his entire body of work.

Beginning in 1952, with A Hole Is to Dig by Ruth Krauss, Sendak's illustrations have enhanced many texts by other writers, including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik, children's books by Isaac Bashevis Singer and Randall Jarrell, and The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm. Dear Mili, Sendak's interpretation of a newly discovered tale by Wilhelm Grimm, was published to extraordinary acclaim in 1988.

In addition to Where the Wild Things Are (1963), Sendak has both written and illustrated

The Nutshell Library (1962), Higglety Pigglety Pop! (1967), In the Night Kitchen (1970), Outside Over There (1981), and, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy (1993). He also illustrated Swine Lake (1999), authored by James Marshall, Brundibar (2003), by Tony Kushner, Bears (2005), by Ruth Krauss and, Mommy? (2006), his first pop-up book, with paper engineering by Matthew Reinhart and story by Arthur Yorinks.

Since 1980, Sendak has designed the sets and costumes for highly regarded productions of Mozart's The Magic Flute and Idomeneo, Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen, Prokofiev's

The Love for Three Oranges, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, and Hans Krása's Brundibár.

In 1997, Sendak received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton. In 2003 he received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government. Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn in 1928. He now lives in Connecticut.

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Used this book as the sign in memory keepsake for my son’s first birthday party. It was perfect for our where the wild things are party! Everyone absolutely loved the memories it brought back for them, and my son will forever remember his first birthday stories written in the book. 10/10 recommend for every parent to have this as a birthday theme at one point or another in their child’s list of parties!
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Trina L. Golub
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Story!! Children still love it!!
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Beautiful pictures and book is a classic! Children will still be reading this book a hundred years from now!!
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Janelle Stettler
5.0 out of 5 stars Best children's book ever!
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This book has nostalgia written all over it and is a classic... One of my childhood favorites. Gave it to a friend who is having a baby so he can enjoy as he grows up as I wild thing. Great bedtime or anytime story, a must have got kids!
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Purchased for a baby shower book, and read through it first. A classic story, perfect
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5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
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This is such a classic and a fun way to get a kids imagination going!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely my favorite gift for a child!
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'Where the Wild Things Are' is hands down the best book ever for a young reader or for someone to read to their little one. I recommend the hardcover to help it endure many, many readings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
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Loves this book as a child.. now I send them to my grandkids. The characters are so cute
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better with age
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2023
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I hadn't read this book since I was a child, but the story is a classic and holds up quite well. The illustrations are even more impressive as an adult. Sendak's capacity to infuse emotion into the characters' depictions is impressive. I also found the paper quality to be surprisingly good; they are heavier than standard picture books and lightly textured with a matte finish, which makes for a pleasant perusal.
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Victor V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un clásico que todos los niños deben leer.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2021
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Un libro muy bonito con ilustraciones bellísimas que a mi hijo le encantó. Un buen libro para inculcarles el hábito de la lectura.
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Brendhain
5.0 out of 5 stars Same as it ever was
Reviewed in Germany on December 29, 2023
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Same book as I read some 44-50 year ago. Now my son gets to enjoy it.
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Devika
5.0 out of 5 stars Imagination - the twist
Reviewed in India on October 19, 2023
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To read out to my children and make them aware of the magic of imagination.
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Francesca C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un classico!
Reviewed in Italy on December 8, 2022
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Un libro che non passa mai!
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