Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
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.
Sendak is the daddy of them all when it comes to picture books - the words, the rhythm and the design are all wonderful* S Magazine, Sunday Express *
The greatest picture book ever written -- Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate * Guardian *
The greatest picture book ever written -- Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate * Guardian *
Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780099408390 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099408392 |
| Title | Where The Wild Things Are |
| Author | Maurice Sendak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2000-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Prizes | Winner of Caldecott Medal 1964 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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