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Where the Wild Things Are
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Harper Collins (1988-11-09)
ISBN: 0060254920
Brand: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
EAN: 9780060254926
Hardcover: 48 pages
Edition: 25th Anniversary
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Original Release Date: 1963-01-01
Release Date: 1988-11-09
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
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)
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Amazon.com Review
Where the Wild Things Are is one of those truly rare books that can be enjoyed equally by a child and a grown-up. If you disagree, then it's been too long since you've attended a wild rumpus. Max dons his wolf suit in pursuit of some mischief and gets sent to bed without supper. Fortuitously, a forest grows in his room, allowing his wild rampage to continue unimpaired. Sendak's color illustrations (perhaps his finest) are beautiful, and each turn of the page brings the discovery of a new wonder. The wild things--with their mismatched parts and giant eyes--manage somehow to be scary-looking without ever really being scary; at times they're downright hilarious. Sendak's defiantly run-on sentences--one of his trademarks--lend the perfect touch of stream of consciousness to the tale, which floats between the land of dreams and a child's imagination. This Sendak classic is more fun than you've ever had in a wolf suit, and it manages to reaffirm the notion that there's no place like home.
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Customer Reviews
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Book - Where the Wild Things Are
Rating  (5)
Date: 2010-02-08
This delightful book was purchased on Amazon.com at an excellent price. This book was purchased as a present. I had never read the book and found it to be not only a very creative story, but a wonderful teaching tool.
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Beautiful, a must have for every child's collection
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-02-06
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. 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.
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from a Dutch old man
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-02-01
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'm going to search for it, for my nephews.
Have fun with it!
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classic
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-01-30
I loved this book as a kid and just bought it for my sister's upcoming baby.
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A classic for my daughter.
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-01-21
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! This book should be in every childs collection.
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Retail Price: $17.95
Amazon.com's Price:$6.37
That's 65% Off!
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