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 had never read the book and found it to be not only a very creative story, but a wonderful teaching tool. This delightful book was purchased on Amazon.com at an excellent price. This book was purchased as a present.

Great book to read together at any age and surprisingly the story has stayed relevant and enjoyable - if you've seen the movie you must have the book. I had forgotten what an enchanting and original story this little classic was and treated my son to a hard cover edition for Xmas as his childhood one was looking a bit tattered.

I'm going to search for it, for my nephews.Have fun with it. I bought this book because I wanted to know the basis for the new book by David Eggers. Because I'm dutch, I did not know this beautiful book.I hope for all Dutch children it is translated.

I loved this book as a kid and just bought it for my sister's upcoming baby.

This book should be in every childs collection. I have a 9 month old and am collecting classic story books for her to enjoy. I love reading it to her, but I can't wait to hear her read it for herself.