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 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...
Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like 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.
Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that "what makes Sendak's book so
compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of
fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in
parental love to a supper 'still hot." Generations have shared this
beautiful picture book, and children of all ages will want to return to
it again and again.
- New York Public Library's #4 book on the list of "Top Check Outs of
All Time"
- One of the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books
for Children"
- The top picture book in School Library Journal's survey of its
readers
Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night
Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell
Library.
