Where The Wild Things Are

Name: Where The Wild Things Are
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780370007724
Price: 34.0 NZD
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By Maurice Sendak

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Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a classic children's book that follows young Max, who is sent to bed without supper. In his imagination, his bedroom transforms into a forest inhabited by wild creatures, where he becomes their king. This whimsical journey explores themes of imagination, freedom, and the comfort of home.
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You might enjoy this captivating children's story if you appreciate a blend of imagination and adventure, as it follows a young boy journeying to a fantastical world of wild creatures. This book may appeal to you if you value beautiful illustrations paired with a tale of growth and self-discovery, all seen through the eyes of childhood wonder.

Where The Wild Things Are

When Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief, his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without any supper. The wild things roar their terrible roars and gnash their terrible teeth and roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible claws .

The original and much-loved children's classic, a best seller since 1967

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An anniversary edition to celebrate 60 years of Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak's bestselling classic of twentieth-century children's literature.

When Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief, his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without any supper. Alone in his room, Max enters a magical world and sets sail across the sea to the place where the wild things are. The wild things roar their terrible roars and gnash their terrible teeth and roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible claws...

But Max tames the wild things and is made their king.

Will he ever want to go home?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is hailed as a classic in children's literature. It receives praise for its captivating illustrations, enchanting narrative, and ability to convey profound themes such as confronting fears and the comfort of home. Critics admire its rhythm and design, noting its power to engage and empower young readers through its magical and slightly eerie story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780370007724

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 1967

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodley Head Children's Books

Edition: Special edition

Illustration: full-colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 263.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 459g

Pages: 48

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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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