Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
For five decades, children have roared their terrible roars with Max and the wild things. This new Collector's Edition will transport readers back to 1963, before Maurice Sendak was a household name and before Where the Wild Things Are was a recognized essential part of every child's library. Each book features foil stamping on the binding cover and a heavier board stock and comes in a shrink-wrapped package. Best of all, the artwork is more brilliant and more faithful to Sendak's originals than ever before, made possible by new technology. Maurice Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this new interpretation of his art before his death in May 2012.
Where the Wild Things Are is an iconic book that has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. Now 1,000 people can commemorate the book's golden anniversary with this limited printing of numbered copies!
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Frequently asked questions
Is Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
While the book features giant monster characters described as scary, they are portrayed in a jovial manner, and there are no explicit violent acts in the narrative. The book features giant monsters that are described as scary, though they also appear jovial. The content may be frightening for very young children, but it is generally considered suitable for ages 4 and up.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have violence?
While the book features giant monster characters described as scary, they are portrayed in a jovial manner, and there are no explicit violent acts in the narrative.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have scary content?
The book features giant monsters that are described as scary, though they also appear jovial. The content may be frightening for very young children, but it is generally considered suitable for ages 4 and up.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative or the search results.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the book's narrative or the search results.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have profanity?
The movie adaptation includes occasional mild swear words such as 'damn', 'hell', and 'stupid', but these are not present in the book itself.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have climate change?
No climate-related themes or environmental messages detected in the book's narrative or the search results.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the book's narrative or the search results.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are present in the book's narrative.
Does Where the Wild Things Are Collector's Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
Maurice Sendak, the author of 'Where the Wild Things Are', was an openly gay man who spoke publicly about his sexuality later in life. His identity and experiences may influence interpretations of his work, although the book itself does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ themes.
