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About this book
Where the Wild Things Are is a 1963 children's picture book by American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, originally published by Harper & Row. The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short, a 1980 opera, and, in 2009, a live-action feature film adaptation. According to HarperCollins, the book has sold over 19 million copies worldwide as of 2008.
First edition identification
Where The Wild Things Are was first published by Harper & Row in 1963. First editions have the Library of Congress number 63-21253 on the title page, the codes 40-80 and 1163 to the front flap, and the absence on the rear flap of the mention of the Caldecott Award.
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- Title Where the Wild Things Are
- Author Maurice Sendak
- Binding Paperback
- Edition International Ed
- Pages 48
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Red Fox, London
- Date May 4, 2000
- ISBN 9780099408390 / 0099408392
- Weight 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 9.96 x 0.1 in (22.61 x 25.30 x 0.25 cm)
- Ages 04 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Reading level 740
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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RHUK. Paperback. NEW. Where The Wild Things Are is a heartwarming and timeless story that follows the adventures of a young boy named Max. Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, this classic tale has captivated readers of all ages since its publication in 1963. The story begins with Max, a mischievous and imaginative boy, who dresses up as a wolf and wreaks havoc in his own home. His wild behavior leads to his mother scolding him and sending him to his bedroom without supper. Feeling dejected and upset, Max watches as his bedroom undergoes a remarkable transformation. The walls turn into a jungle, and an ocean appears out of nowhere. Max's bedroom has become a gateway to a world of imagination and adventure. Max sets sail on the ocean and arrives at an island inhabited by fearsome creatures known as The Wild Things. These creatures, with their sharp teeth and wild eyes, initially intimidate Max. However, he quickly establishes himself as their king by using his imagination and creativity. Max…
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