Maurice Sendak and his Where the Wild Things Are monster characters

Children's books hold a special place in our hearts. For many, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are still stirs memories of a warm bowl of oatmeal and an island teeming with monsters. From the time it was first published the book created controversy and talk. Over the years the story has been retold in stage plays, ballet and even opera. Several years ago fans finally saw their dream of the movie version. The talk continues and the love for the monsters never dies.

Today storybook characters assume a life even apart from the books. Where The Wild Things Are monsters are no different. They've lept from the pages of the books onto the shelves of toy stores and onto the wide big movie screens. You'll find them as hand puppets, plush toys, and vinyl collector dolls. Their fans dress up in monster costumes. Their images are found on puzzles. The story lives on in this multimedia age in ways the author, Maurice Sendak, probably never imagined all those years ago. Check out the pages below to see where all The Wild Things Are monsters have gone.

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