For those who grew up reading the classic children's book 'Where the Wild Things Are' over and over again, you'll be delighted to know that today is author Maurice Sendak's 85th birthday.
'Where the Wild Things Are' tells the story of a rambunctious boy named Max who was sent to his bedroom one evening. Dressed in a wolf costume onesie, Max ends up in an fantastical jungle world where he meets the beastly Wild Things. The quirky picture book gained popularity in the 60s and now has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, been turned into an animated short film and even a blockbuster motion picture in 2009.
Today, 'Where the Wild Things Are' continues to inspire fashion, accessories, editorials, games and even food. From literary tattoos to monster snuggling blankets, Maurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are' is no doubt a children's book classic.
43 Where the Wild Things Are Products
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Literary Tattoos
Inked Art for Writers and Word Nerds
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Magical Make-Believe Photography
The Dara Scully 'Little Dreamers' Series is Imagination Gone Wild
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Fairytale Beds
Fantasy Furniture That Lets You Wake Up in a Dream
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Movie Monster Costumes
Super Cute 'Where the Wild Things Are' Outfits for Halloween
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Fantastical Vintage Photography
Monster Love by Carine Wallauer is Whimsically Touching
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Monstrous Ink Designs
'Where the Wild Things Are' Tattoos Hype the Kid's Book for Life
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Movie Monster Boots
The Limited Edition 'Where the Wild Things Are' UGGs for Kids
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Surreal Seaside Shoots
Matthew Brookes Captures a Child's Wild Spirit
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Beloved Cartoon Graphics
Therese Larsson Stirs Up Warm Feelings With His Illustrated Art
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Where the Wild Things are Campaigns
The Mulberry Fall/Winter 2013 Advertisements are Literary
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Movie-Inspired Retail Displays
'Where The Wild Things Are' Pop-Up Shop Welcomes You Into the Wild
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From Childish Sketches to Hollywood
'Where The Wild Things Are' Movie Gears Up For Cult Success
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Holiday Dessert Dioramas
Washington Post's Annual Peeps Show IV Celebrates Easter Right
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Mischief-Making Cover Shoots
‘Wild at Heart' in Dazed & Confused is Untamed Fashiontog
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Street Art of Kids Classics
"Where the Wild Things Are" Gets a Pure Evil Graffiti Touch
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Bold Picture Book Fashion
'Where the Wild Things Are' in Vogue
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Animalistic Kids Sweaters
These Organic Toto Knits Sweaters are Wild Fashion Statements
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Monster Movie Tees
Junk Food Clothing Makes Stylish ‘Where the Wild Things Are' T-Shir
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Daring Desert Photoshoots
The Kookai Autumn/Winter 2011 Campaign Sports Bold Fashion Statements
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Video Game Picture Books
Caldwell Tanner Parodies Children's Tales with Nintendo Characters
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Magical World Photography
'Me - Where the Wild Things Are ' is a Recreation of the Classic Book
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Edible Cartoons
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Bento Box Celebrates the Children's
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Film-Inspired Fashion
Opening Ceremony Tackles 'Where the Wild Things Are'
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Beastly Baked Goods
'Where the Wild Things Are' Cake is a Sweet Tribute to the Kids' Book
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Monster Movie Murals
‘Where the Wild Robots Are' Mashes Urban Art and Kid's Books
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Paw Shoes
Ferocious Footwear by Bob Basset
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Pixelated Posthumous Tributes
Andy Rash Honors Dead Celebrities with 8-Bit Drawings
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Monster Snuggling
Finetra Uses Freaky Bed Monsters to Sell Their Bedding
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Monstrous Movie Posters
Get Pumped for 'Where the Wild Things Are' With These Promos
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Movie-Inspired Edibles
The Where the Wild Things are Bento is Too Cute to Eat
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Wild Wilderness Editorials
Kwannam Chu Takes Inspiration from 'Where the Wild Things Are'
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Pop Culture Mashup Dioramas
'Where the Wild Shins Are' by Lindsey Gilbert Mixes Music & Movies
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Crazy Clayography
Meridith Dittmar Molds Magical Images
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Whimsical Menswear Editorials
'Once Upon a Time' in VMAN is Like a Little Kid's Fairytale
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Mixed-Media Street Art
Zach Johnsen's 'The Wanderers' Blends Psychedelic Cartooning and Graffiti
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Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
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Furried Footwear
The Keds 'Where the Wild Things Are' Shoe Line is Cute & Fun
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Fictional Animal Skins
The Custom Monster Rug Adds a Touch of Whimsy to Any Room
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Director-Created Fan Sites
'Where the Wild Things Are' Gets WeLoveYouSo.com
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Killer Collaboration Clips
Arcade Fire and Spike Jonze Create the Video for ‘Suburbs'
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Film Featurettes
Spike Jonze and Maurice Sendak Take Viewers Behind 'Where the Wild Things Are'
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Quirky Kid's Book Readings
Christopher Walken Reads ‘Where the Wild Things Are'
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