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Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak
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Duration
11m
Year
1987
Language
English
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.

About

One of the most popular stories of all time, Where the Wild Things Are brings to life the wild imagination of a young boy who finds himself on an island inhabited by "wild things."
This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...

Related Subjects

  • General (Juvenile Fiction)
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • General (Fantasy)
  • Fantasy

Reviews

Former First Lady Michelle Obama narrates this fresh production of Maurice Sendak's classic story. Young Max, having been exiled to his room for behaving like a wild thing, sails away to become the king of all wild things. After leading his subjects in a Wild Rumpus, he decides to return home to his supper and someone who loves him best of all. Mrs. Obama's performance is straightforward and engag
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Artists

Maurice SendakAuthor
Peter SchickeleReader

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