Where the Wild Things Are is a beloved children's book by Maurice Sendak. It tells the story of a young boy named Max who, after being sent to bed without supper, imagines a world of wild creatures and fantastic adventures. Through his journey, Max learns important lessons about responsibility,
Where the Wild Things Are is a 1963 children's picture book written and illustrated by American author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, originally published in hardcover by Harper & Row. The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short film in 1973 ; a 1980 opera; and a live-action 2009 feature-film adaptation. The book had sold over 19 million copies worldwide as of 2009, with 10 million of those being in the United States.