Where the Wild Things Are, 25th Anniversary
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Book Overview
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 MedalNotable Children's Books of 1940-1970 (ALA)1981 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Illustration1963, 1982 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1963, 1982 (NYT)A Reading Rainbow Selection1964 Lewis Carroll Shelf AwardChildren's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)1981 Children's Books...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:006025520X
ISBN13:9780060255206
Release Date:January 1964
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Length:37 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
13 ratings
Very disappointed
Published by Ceci , 6 days ago
This book is not in good conditions like it was advertised. The cover is folded about to tear off and all the pages are folded at the corner. I'm afraid to even touch it.
A favorite classic
Published by Dottie goldstein , 5 months ago
This is a classic with amazing pictures.
Not good condition. Water damaged and black mold.. no thank you
Published by Marta , 11 months ago
This arrived in terrible condition. It's extremely damaged.. There's warped pages from water damage, black mold under the plastic dust cover. I don't feel comfortable touching it, let alone handling and reading it. Huge disappointment.
I loved reading this book to my children when they were young. I bought it with the help for my gran
Published by Pam , 1 year ago
This book was listed as being in very good condition however, it wasn’t in good condition. It had wrinkled pages and looked like it had water damage. I was very disappointed with this purchase.
Good purchase
Published by Lesley , 1 year ago
Fast shipping
Remember this book from when I was a child
Published by Pete , 1 year ago
Remember this book from when I was a child
Extremely impressed with book Condition
Published by Guilianna , 3 years ago
This is a classic must have on every child's bookshelf no matter their age. It is a favorite in our home.
Excellent condition. I have fun reading this and making the monster voices. It’s really a great book
Published by Kathleen , 4 years ago
Children will love this fun book. There are all kinds of ways to read it
You can be the monsters and the child can be Max or visa Versace.
Not my favorite
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 5 years ago
Not a fan. I bought this for my toddler grandsons but I am afraid it will give them nightmares.
"Please don't go, we'll eat you up, we love you so!"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I personally never liked Sendak's WTWTA. Or In the Night Kitchen. Or Chicken Soup with Rice. Or anything ever illustrated or written by him. So, I'm not a fan. Got it?But WOW, was I ever wrong. I just didn't get it before, but listening to Tammy Grimes narrate and with the addition of Herr Mozart, it's like being transported into what must have been a fascinating mind who could write so well for children. Buy this CD for your 4 year old + child with imagination to spare and he'll be begging for it. It's become a TREAT 'round these parts.
One of our favorites!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I bought this book because, although I'm not completely fluent in Spanish (yet!), I wanted to expose my son to different languages. I love Where the Wild Things Are, so this seemed an obvious choice for us. The story is wonderful and imaginative. The illustrations are some of the best in children's literature. Some of the pages in the book have no narration. Only pictures. So it appeals to younger book enthusiasts who aren't quite old enough to read. One of the best additions to your home library you'll ever find!
The translation is excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
If you're familiar with the English version, then you already know The story is terrific (My 18 month old loves both). What's really nice about this, is that the translation manages to capture a sense of beat and poetry similar to the original English and still remain a fairly accurate translation.
A Wonderful Reading by Tammy Grimes
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The Sendak stories read by Tammy Grimes capture the spirit and fun of the text and pictures without "talking down" to children. My kids have loved it from age 18 months to 7 (and counting). A wonderful interpretation of wonderful stories.
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