Where the Wild Things Are movie

An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a mischievous little boy, creates his own world - a forest in habited by fabulous wild creatures who crown Max as their ruler.

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a childrens picture book originally published by Harper & Row which describes the imaginary adventures of a young boy named Max, who is angry after being sent to his room without supper. Max wears a distinctive wolf suit during his adventures and encounters various mythical creatures. The book is generally regarded as a classic of American illustrated childrens literature.Written in 1963, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1964. American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present.

URL accessed 10 May 2007. It also won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and was an ALA Notable Book. Story The book tells the story of Max, who one evening plays around his home, "making mischief" in a wolf costume (chasing the dog with a fork, etc.) As punishment, his mother sends him to bed without supper. In his room, a mysterious, wild forest grows out of his imagination, and Max takes a journey to the land of the Wild Things. They are fearsome-looking monsters, but Max conquers them with a scary look and he is made the King of the Wild Things. However, he soon finds himself lonely and homesick, and he returns home to his bedroom.

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Where the Wild Things Are Cast

• Angus Sampson
• Catherine O'Hara
• Forest Whitaker
• Max Records
• Michael Berry Jr.
• Michelle Williams
• Paul Dano
• Sonny Gerasimowicz
• Tom Noonan