Where the Wild Things Are
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Book Overview
Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.This iconic story has... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:059004513X
ISBN13:9780590045131
Release Date:January 1963
Publisher:Scholastic Inc
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 0.4" x 0.4"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
12 ratings
One of our favorites
Published by Cami T , 3 months ago
A classic that adults and children can enjoy. The book was in great condition.
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Published by Ceci , 6 months ago
I originally posted a very disappointing review. After I contacted them, they sent me another book in better condition.
A favorite classic
Published by Dottie goldstein , 11 months ago
This is a classic with amazing pictures.
Good purchase
Published by Lesley , 1 year ago
Fast shipping
Remember this book from when I was a child
Published by Pete , 2 years ago
Remember this book from when I was a child
Extremely impressed with book Condition
Published by Guilianna , 4 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 , 5 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 , 6 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 , 22 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 , 24 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 , 25 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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