Where The Wild Things Are
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Where The Wild Things Are
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See moreOne night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, 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 and an ocean rushes by with a boat to take Max to the place where the wild things are.
This best-selling classic now comes with an audio CD read by Tom Hollander.
This best-selling classic now comes with an audio CD read by Tom Hollander.
Read-along with the story in this book and CD edition!
One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, 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 and 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 and realises it is time to sail home to the place where someone loves him best of all.
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Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are is praised for its masterful combination of words, rhythm, and design, establishing Sendak as a leader in the realm of picture books. It's celebrated as possibly the greatest picture book ever written for its child-centric focus, resonating with both the rebellious nature of children and the child at heart in adults. The book's sparse yet perfect text, combined with striking illustrations, makes it a timeless choice for readers, offering a gripping, ingenious, and uplifting experience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781782955030
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 August 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Red Fox
Illustration: Full colour
Contributors:
- Read by Tom Hollander
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 226.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 275g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.
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