— Caldecott Medal (1964), Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (2003), Hans Christian Andersen Award (1970)
When mischievous Max is sent to bed without supper, his imagination transports him to a land of wild creatures who crown him their king. Amid the chaos and wonder, he learns about anger, loneliness, and love. Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are captures the power of childhood imagination and emotional growth in a timeless, beautifully illustrated tale that continues to inspire readers of all ages.
Date: 1963 (United States)
Length: ~48 pages (varies by edition)
Cultural impact: ~20.000.000 copies (estimates)
Genre: Children, Fantasy
"It’s almost impossible to overstate his importance. He's a North Star in the firmament of anyone who makes children’s books, in particular for his dark and clear-eyed view of the world" — Ursula Nordstrom, legendary children's book editor and Sendak's close friend
"It is only when a man tames his own demons that he becomes the king of himself, not the world." — Joseph Campbell, mythologist and writer
"Where the Wild Things Are... ushering in the modern age of picture books" — Elizabeth Bird, children's literature expert
"It is only when a man tames his own demons that he becomes the king of himself, not the world" — Joseph Campbell, mythologist and writer
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