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Where The Wild Things Are (1963)

Max journeys to a far-off land inhabited by friendly monsters in Maurice Sendak's timeless classic

Maurice Sendak
Jul 31, 2012

Where The Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak

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When mischievous Max is sent to his room with no supper, he embarks on a free-form and exhilarating imaginative romp that will appeal to kids of all ages. — A.W.

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When mischievous Max is sent to his room with no supper, he embarks on a free-form and exhilarating imaginative romp that will appeal to kids of all ages.

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Details Writer: Maurice Sendak; Genres: Comic Novels, Kids and Family, Sci-fi and Fantasy; Publisher: HarperCollins

Publisher's statement: 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. —from Amazon.com
Originally posted Jan 30, 2012
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