Presents the story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, 1964.

The story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are has become an acknowledged classic of children's books. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, 1964.

Review
“The key to Sendak's success and to the continuing hipness of his book, is that it's hero is not a good child ... the book is, in fact, extraordinarily childcentric, a book written for and about terrible infants, the kind of terrible infants that most children really are and that all adults remain for much of the time” — David Baddiel The Times 20060114 “This is my never-fail picture book. The text is very short, but utterly perfect, the illustrations are tremendous” — Jacqueline Wilson 20060430 “Gripping, ingenious and uplifting ... a shrewd, fierce, healing book” — Boyd Tonkin Independent 20050808 “A timeless masterpiece. The illustrations, the fabulous monsters, the beautiful cross-hatching, and the surreal, dreamlike narrative beckons the reader to join the adventure. The themes are perfect for inspiring discussion on confronting life's scary things, mastering your fears and being brave, letting off steam, saying goodbye, and the comfort of returning home safe and sound” Child Education 20090601 “An almost-perfect picture book stuffed with mischief, magic and meaning ... Has a haunting depth that makes bedtime reading thrilling, a little scary, but also empowering” Junior

Prizes
Winner of Caldecott Medal 1964.

Maurice Sendak received the Caldecott Medal for "Where t

Maurice Sendak received the Caldecott Medal for "Where t

Maurice Sendak received the Caldecott Medal for "Where t

Maurice Sendak received the Caldecott Medal for "Where t

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