Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
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Where the Wild Things Are

Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak
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3 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
7
Words per page
AD740L
Lexile measure
Nov 9, 1963
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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. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art before his death in 2012. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780060254926
Publication Date
November 9, 1963
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Page Count
48
Words Per Page
7
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2003267890
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
237086152
Lexile® Level
AD740L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~R
ATOS® Book Level
3.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
5499
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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