Maurice Sendak

Where the Wild Things are Maurice Sendak Anniversary edition

Brief Description: A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king. Review Quotes: "Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive."-- "SLJ.""The clearer reproductions of the original art are vibrant and luminous [in this edition]."-- "H."Jacket Description/Back: Fiftieth Anniversary EditionWhere the Wild Things AreWinner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the YearThe original pictures have never before been as faithfully reproduced as they are in this new edition. Maurice Sendak enthusiastically approved this remastered rendition of his art. In addition to Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak's books include Kenny's Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie's Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy, and Bumble-Ardy. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are; the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, given by the American Library Association in recognition of his entire body of work; and a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, he received the fi rst Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government. Brief Description: Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus with Max and all the wild things continue as this classic comes to life as never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art before his death in May 2012. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, Where the Wild Things Are became an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. It continues to be one of the best loved books of all time the world over, by the one and only Maurice Sendak. Marc Notes: Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year--Dust jacket.; Max, a naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.; Caldecott Medal, 1964. Publisher Marketing: Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus with Max and all the wild things continue as this classic comes to life as never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art before his death in May 2012. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, Where the Wild Things Are became an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. It continues to be one of the best loved books of all time the world over, by the one and only Maurice Sendak. Supports the Common Core State Standards Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 709 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 694 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 1003 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1522 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 736 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

New Yorker (The) 10/19/2009 pg. 83 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

People Weekly 05/21/2012 pg. 86 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

People Weekly 01/13/2014 pg. 55 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Entertainment Weekly 11/14/2014 pg. 110 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Newsweek 12/03/2007 pg. 20 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 341 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 341 (EAN 9780060254926, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 709 (EAN 9780060254933, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 694 (EAN 9780060254933, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 1003 (EAN 9780060254933, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1522 (EAN 9780060254933, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 736 (EAN 9780060254933, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Sendak, Maurice In addition to Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak's books include Kenny's Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie's Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy, and Bumble-Ardy. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are; the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, given by the American Library Association in recognition of his entire body of work; and a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, he received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.