Donde viven los monstruos (Where the Wild Things Are) (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

by Maurice Sendak

Overview

When young Max dons his wolf suit, his imagination carries him to a land filled with ugly but loveable monsters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780613002295
Publisher:	Perfection Learning Corporation
Publication date:	04/04/2019
Series:	Historias Para Dormir
Edition description:	THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was an award-winning American author and illustrator. Born to Polish-Jewish parents in Brooklyn, New York, Sendak's creativity and love for books developed at a young age. Sendak rose to fame for his beloved children's books such as Where the Wild Things Are, for which he received the 1964 Caldecott Medal, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop! and Nutshell Library. He is also known for creating illustrations for various children's book authors including Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear series. In 1970, he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration. Maurice Sendak's innovative writing style and artwork challenged traditional norms in children's literature. His books left a lasting impact and continue to be cherished by readers around the world.

Hometown:

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Date of Birth:

June 10, 1928

Place of Birth:

Brooklyn, New York

Education:

Art Students' League

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 2 Sendak's award-winning book has been translated for Spanish-speaking children, who will enjoy Max's dream of ruling the wild things, sharing their rumpus and, finally, returning home to where someone loves him.

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