Where The Wild Things Are: The Movie

By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: October 2, 2009

“Let the wild rumpus start!”

Excitement and curiosity is brewing amongst fans of the award-winning, bestselling creation of Maurice Sendak, Where The Wild Things Are. October 16, 2009, marks the release date of the movie version of this cherished classic. To take a book which means so much to so many people and turn it into a movie is a very brave task to undertake. After listening to Maurice Sendak speak about the movie in this featurette (below), I have high hopes. Sendak is certainly expecting controversy, but believes that this movie only enriches the story we all love so much. Watch this and see what you think:

In the event you want to see more about what to expect in the movie, Where The Wild Things Are: The Movie Storybook is already available:

Where The Wild Things Are: The Movie Storybook

by Barb Bersche, Michelle Quint

Reading level: Ages 7-12

Hardcover: 48 pages

Publisher: HarperFestival (September 8, 2009)

Review: A collectors item, or perhaps a way to prepare your youngster for the movie, either way you’ll find the photography in this book creative and inspiring. It is a classic style movie book that manages to retell the film effortlessly. Snapshots from the movie combined with a well written narrative make this a smooth read and a great gift.

Publisher’s synopsis: Where the Wild Things Are, one of the wildest and most memorable picture books ever created, is now a movie full of adventure and mystery?—?and huge hairy creatures. Follow Max, a rambunctious boy who feels misunderstood at home, as he sets out in a tiny boat, seeking new worlds across the sea. He lands on the incredible island of the wild things, a place where being a beast isn’t a bad thing. The wild things make Max their king, and he reigns over a land of friendly battles, 100-foot-tall dogs, enormous forts, and amazing chases. But life on the island is full of challenges, too. The wild things expect a lot from their king, and if he doesn’t please them, there’s a good chance he’ll be gobbled up!

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Still want more …

Where The Wild Things Are: Coloring and Creativity Book and Crayons

by Sadie Chesterfield

Reading level: Ages 4-8

Paperback: 32 pages

Publisher: HarperFestival; Pap/Toy edition (September 8, 2009)

Review: Chunky double-ended color crayons and lots of Wild Things! What more can I say?

Publisher’s synopsis: If you were king of all the wild things, what would your crown look like? If you could make a delicious feast for your subjects, what would it be?

Let your imagination run wild through the pages of this one-of-a-kind coloring and creativity book!

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Where The Wild Things Are: Puzzle Book

by Alice Cameron

Reading level: Ages 4-8Edit HTML

Hardcover: 14 pages

Publisher: HarperFestival (September 8, 2009)

Just like the Where The Wild Things Are: The Movie Storybook, this puzzle book offers a retelling of the movie, only, in much more simple terms. A brief narrative on one page offers up an explanation of a beautiful snapshot cut into a puzzle on the opposite page. A gift book that will be appreciated by true fans and movie goers.

Publisher’s synopsis: Sail across the ocean with Max and enter the World of Where the Wild Things Are! Each of the six jigsaw puzzles inside features a photo from the unforgettable new movie.

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Tags: Alice Cameron, Barb Bersche, Michelle Quint, Sadie Chesterfield

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