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Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780439502351
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0439502357
Label: New Video Group
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: New Video Group
MPN: D9516D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Video Group
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 24, 2002
Running Time: 35 minutes
Studio: New Video Group
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Editorial Review:
Explore the fascinating world of imagination in the company of master illustrator and storyteller Maurice Sendak. In this animated version of Where the Wild Things Are, Sendak's striking illustrations spring to life as the wild boy Max magically metamorphoses into the King of the Wild Rumpus right before viewers' eyes. Carole King lends a folksy, sometimes jazzy sound to Nutshell Library stories "Pierre," "One Was Johnny," and "Chicken Soup with Rice" as viewers learn about the alphabet, counting, and months of the year. Finally, Mickey's nighttime discovery In the Night Kitchen culminates in an impressively rendered ride through space. Sendak's original artwork is faithfully preserved in this animated presentation and Peter Schickele's narration, and original musical compositions add richness and depth to the stories. (Ages 3 to 10) --Tami Horiuchi
**All stories written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak**
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (Music and narration by Peter Schickele): When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. He becomes the king of all wild things--until he misses his real home.
THE NUTSHELL KIDS (From The Nutshell Library): These charming poems set to music sing and dance through the alphabet, good manners, numbers, and the months of the year. Stories include Alligators All Around, Pierre, One Was Johnny, and Chicken Soup With Rice.
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN (Narrated by Peter Schickele): Mickey is awakened by noises in the night. Who's in the night kitchen making all the clatter?
DVD Features: Getting to Know Maurice Sendak; Spanish version of Where The Wild Things Are; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Where the Wild Things Are and Other Stories DVD
This is an excellent video for young children. The narrations for `Where the Wild Things Are' and `The Night Kitchen' are outstanding and so is the music. I will never read `Chicken Soup with Rice' again without hearing the song in my head.
The short at the end with Maurice Sendak is an interesting snapshot of the author at the time it was made.
About the quality of the recording: Remember this video was intended to be used after the book has been read (and reread hopefully) ... Read More
Rating:  - Not for the classroom or children under the age of 18
I recently purchased this DVD for my 3rd grade classroom. Thank goodness I previewed it before I showed it to my students. In the very last story, "In the Night Kitchen" the narrator speaks about a boy losing his clothes. Then, in the annimation portion, they show the boy naked floating through the air. Last but not least, the illustration is a vivid drawing of his private parts. I was shocked to say the least. More than likely, my job would be on the line if I had not previewed it beforehand. I wouldn't ... Read More
Rating: - Magic.
Before watching this DVD, I could not imagine how it could do justice to the wonderful books on which it is based. After watching it (with my two year old) I am totally enchanted. What a lovely, magical collection of little films. Will be gifting this one widely in the future.
Rating: - Classic
Maurice Sendak's unique characters and style of storytelling appeal to my godchildren delightfully as much as I was thrilled by 'the Wild Things' as a child. If your children enjoy the book they will love the DVD. Classic.
Rating: - Disappointed
*Quality of an early 80s cartoon
*Male frontal cartoon nudity (seriously....multiple times)
*For the price you only get three 5-7min cartoons
*Won't ever buy a Scholastic again
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