Where the Wild Things Are

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-have for every child's bookshelf.

This iconic story has inspired 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...

• 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