In the forty years since Max first cried "Let the wild rumpus start," Maurice Sendak's classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey to where the wild things are.

Awards for "Where the Wild Things Are" Include: Caldecott Medal, Reading Rainbow Book, Library of Congress Children’s Books,  ALA Notable Children’s Book, Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing