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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)

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This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and loved children’s books of all time. Max travels far and away to an imaginative land in search of adventure, only to realize what he wants most of all is right at home. Every verse is a treasured quote. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. If you want a child in your life to have a lifelong love of reading, give them this book.  

Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! 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.

Introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey with this special anniversary edition. Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork.

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