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Where the Wild Things Are is a 1963 children's picture book written and illustrated by American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, originally published in hardcover by Harper & Row.
- Maurice Sendak, Claudia Schmölders
- 1963
Oct 16, 2009 · A 2009 adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, directed by Spike Jonze and starring Max Records. A young boy runs away from home and sails to an island of wild creatures who crown him their king.
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- Adventure, Drama, Family
- Spike Jonze
- 2009-10-16
Where the Wild Things Are is a 2009 fantasy adventure drama film directed by Spike Jonze. Written by Jonze and Dave Eggers, it is based on Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. It combines live-action, performers in costumes, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery (CGI).
Jun 28, 2024 · Where the Wild Things Are, illustrated children’s book by American writer and artist Maurice Sendak, published in 1963. The work was considered groundbreaking for its honest treatment of children’s emotions, especially anger, and it won the 1964 Caldecott Medal.
Oct 16, 2009 · A film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, directed by Spike Jonze. Critics and audiences are divided on its dark tone, visual style, and themes of childhood and family.
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- Spike Jonze
- PG
- Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo
Maurice Sendak. 4.25. 1,011,339 ratings14,019 reviews. Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without his supper by his exhausted mother. In his room, he imagines sailing far away to a land of Wild Things. Instead of eating him, the Wild Things make Max their king.
May 23, 2023 · Where the Wild Things Are is number one on BBC Culture's poll of the greatest children's books. Imogen Carter explores its appeal.
