Where the Wild Things Are is number one on BBC Culture's poll of the greatest children's books. Imogen Carter explores its appeal. Accepting the coveted Caldecott medal in 1964, an annual award ...

It's a beautifully illustrated book that became a widely acclaimed movie, and now, some are wondering why it was banned from some schools. Here's what we know. Why is 'Where the Wild Things Are ...

Maurice Sendak’s 1963 Where the Wild Things Are. Sendak, who lurched between black depression and creative fury, allowed that his books were always a battleground, as emotionally true for the ...

One of the most beloved illustrated children’s books of all time, Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, has delighted readers since 1963. It sold over 19 million copies and has several ...

A new exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles shows how Maurice Sendak’s Jewish roots shaped his work, including the title of his most famous book, Where the Wild Things Are.

The Brooklyn Public Library has just announced that Where the Wild Things Are is its most borrowed book. Since Oct. 27, the institution has been sharing its 125 most checked-out books throughout ...

A “wild rumpus” is taking place at the Denver Art Museum and you are invited. Through February 17, 2025, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak,” spotlights the iconic 1963 children’s ...