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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Collection)

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ISBN13: 9780064431781
ISBN10: 0064431789
Condition: Standard
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Awards

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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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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.

Review:

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

Synopsis:

Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without his supper by his exhausted mother. In his room, he imagines sailing far away to a land of Wild Things. Instead of eating him, the Wild Things make Max their king. Caldecott Medal winner; ALA Notable Children's Book; New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book; Reading Rainbow Selection; The Horn Book Fanfare Honor List.

Synopsis:

Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus with Max and all the wild things continue as this classic comes to life as 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 before his death in May 2012. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, Where the Wild Things Are became an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. It continues to be one of the best loved books of all time the world over, by the one and only Maurice Sendak.

Synopsis:

Fiftieth Anniversary Edition

Winner of the Caldecott Medal

Synopsis:

Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king.

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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About the Author

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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manwith7talents, July 27, 2009 (view all comments by manwith7talents)
A Jungian hero's journey wherein the protagonist voyages into the dark center of his own deepest fears in order to return with the power of self-knowledge.
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Roslyn, December 12, 2006 (view all comments by Roslyn)
I have given this book to more children than I can count. It has never been out of print since it was published in the 60's. It is the masterwork of Maurice Sendak, the best children's book illustrator of all time.
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matthew.kestner, November 24, 2006 (view all comments by matthew.kestner)
this was my favorite book as a child and i can't wait to give it to my kids so they can have fun reading about Max and the wild things too.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780064431781
Author:
Sendak, Maurice
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
Author:
by Maurice Sendak
Location:
Weston, Conn.
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Picture books for children
Subject:
Children's stories
Subject:
Bedtime & Dreams
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Bedtime Stories
Subject:
Animals, mythical
Subject:
Monsters
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Childrens classics
Copyright:
1988
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Caldecott Collection
Series Volume:
4
Publication Date:
19881131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from PreS to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
9 x 10 x 0.1875 in 7.6 oz
Age Level:
04-08
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Product details 48 pages HarperTrophy - English 9780064431781 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive."
"Synopsis" by , Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without his supper by his exhausted mother. In his room, he imagines sailing far away to a land of Wild Things. Instead of eating him, the Wild Things make Max their king. Caldecott Medal winner; ALA Notable Children's Book; New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book; Reading Rainbow Selection; The Horn Book Fanfare Honor List.
"Synopsis" by , Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus with Max and all the wild things continue as this classic comes to life as 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 before his death in May 2012. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, Where the Wild Things Are became an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. It continues to be one of the best loved books of all time the world over, by the one and only Maurice Sendak.
"Synopsis" by , Fiftieth Anniversary Edition

Winner of the Caldecott Medal
"Synopsis" by , Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king.

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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