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Where the Wild Things Are
Bestseller: about 20 million copies (estimate)After being sent to bed without supper for misbehaving, Max sails to an island of monsters and is crowned their king. When he grows lonely, he returns home to find his dinner waiting for him.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1963
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 37
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a short, imaginative bedtime story about big feelings for a young child.
Skip this if you are looking for a detailed story with much text or plot.
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Quick answers about Where the Wild Things Are
- What is Where the Wild Things Are about?
- After being sent to bed without supper for misbehaving, Max sails to an island of monsters and is crowned their king. When he grows lonely, he returns home to find his dinner waiting for him.
- Who should read Where the Wild Things Are?
- Read it if you want a short, imaginative bedtime story about big feelings for a young child. Skip it if you are looking for a detailed story with much text or plot.
- How long and how fast is Where the Wild Things Are?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 37 pages, first published in 1963.
- Does Where the Wild Things Are have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Where the Wild Things Are for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Where the Wild Things Are; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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