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Where the Wild Things Are (Hardcover)
by Maurice Sendak
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Award-winning books, Story, Ages 4-8, Children's books |
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This extraordinary journey into imagination lets kids loose in a land where the monsters are real and friendly and they have access to a world full of endless possibilities. |
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Author: Maurice Sendak
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pub. in: November, 1988
ISBN: 0060254920
Pages: 48
Measurements: 10.4 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00187
Other information: 40th Annv edition
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- Awards & Credential -
A winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal (Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year) |
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This is a classic written in 1963 by Maurice Sendak. The New York Times claimed that Maurice Sendak was "one of the most powerful men in the US" because he was able to help shape the fantasies of millions of children. The illustrations in this book are startling and amazing. This would be a great book even if it didn't have any words, the pictures alone are great. This book was the winner of the Caladecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the year. This is a great story that both adults and children will enjoy alike.
After more the 40 years, what keeps Where the Wild Things Are popular is not the impact of the book on the field of children's literature, it is the impact of the story and the illustrations on young readers. The plot of the book is based on the fantasy consequences of a little boy's mischief. One night Max dresses up in his wolf suit and does all kinds of things he shouldn't, like chasing the dog with a fork. His mother scolds him and calls him a "wild thing!" Max is so mad he shouts back, "I'll eat you up!" As a result, his mother sends him to his bedroom without any supper. Max's imagination transforms his bedroom into an extraordinary setting, with a forest and an ocean and a little boat that Max sails in until he comes to a land full of "wild things". Although they look and sound very fierce, Max is able to tame them with a single glance. They all realize Max is "the wildest thing of all" and make him their king. Max and the wild things have a fine time creating a rumpus until Max begins to want to be "... where someone loved him best of all." Max's fantasy ends when he smells his dinner. Despite the wild things' protests, Max sails back to his own room where he finds his supper waiting for him. This book shows how an angry child can channel his emotions into imagination.
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 book makes bedtime fun and encourages kids to use their imagination. In this day and age of Nintendo, x-box and other very passive activities that put the user into a trance it is nice to know there is something out there than can reach a kid and push him or her to think and be creative. Buy this for every kid you love. You will not be disappointed.
Target readers:
Kids aged 4-8
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Maurice Sendak received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and he remains the only American ever awarded this honor. In 1983 Sendak received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, given in recognition of his entire body of work. He also received a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America.
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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 of the 1964 Caldecott Medal as the "Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year," it was first published by HarperCollins in 1963. When the book was written, the theme of dealing with dark emotions was rare in children's literature, especially in picture book format for young children.
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Cynthia, USA
<2006-12-22 00:00>
This book is one of a kind. It takes you to a place where your mind can have great fun with imagination. Any child will love this book because it makes them feel as though that they are in the story themselves. |
Michael , USA
<2006-12-22 00:00>
I first read this curious book when I was a child, and my daughter frequently demanded that I read and reread it to her, and I have just read it to my grandson for the first time-who demanded that we read it a second-then a third-then a fourth time-chatting about the artwork and laughing about the silly monsters. At four years old, before he went to sleep he mused if the story had been real or perhaps it was a dream. "I hope I have a dream like that," he said as I flipped off the lights. It could have no higher recommendation. |
Kona, USA
<2006-12-22 00:00>
You say your child acts like a wild thing sometimes? Read this book with him, and see what happens. Max was acting quite wild one day, and got sent to bed without supper. He dreamed (or was it a dream?) that he went to the land of the wild things and became their king. He had a lot of fun there, but missed home, so he came back, and his supper was still warm (I love that line). This is the granddaddy of the modern picture book where kids aren't always good, but Mom loves them anyway. A must-have for your 4-7 year old. |
Jenny, USA
<2006-12-22 00:00>
I've read some recent children's books that stand up to the classics, but Pocahontas and Lion King don't quite make the grade. If you haven't already, introduce your child to Max. It will seem like they've known each other forever. If you do not have kids, but love artwork and the beauty of human spirit, then Where the Wild Things Are has a place on your shelf. It is a classic. |
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