NEW YORK, NY -- On August 26, let the wild rumpus begin anew as Maurice Sendak’s beloved classic comes to rich, animated life for a new generation with WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE…AND 5 MORE STORIES BY MAURICE SENDAK. The faithfully adapted title tale – one of the classics of children’s literature -- headlines the repackaged and refreshed DVD from SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ (www.scholastic.com). The DVD, which also includes six animated Sendak tales, a rare, behind-the-scenes interview with the author entitled “Getting to Know Maurice Sendak”, the Spanish language version of “Where the Wild Things Are”, and Special Edition stickers will be priced to add to every family’s home entertainment collection for $14.95SRP.
NEW YORK, NY -- On August 26, let the wild rumpus begin anew as Maurice Sendak’s beloved classic comes to rich, animated life for a new generation with WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE…AND 5 MORE STORIES BY MAURICE SENDAK. The faithfully adapted title tale – one of the classics of children’s literature -- headlines the repackaged and refreshed DVD from SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ (www.scholastic.com). The DVD, which also includes six animated Sendak tales, a rare, behind-the-scenes interview with the author entitled “Getting to Know Maurice Sendak”, the Spanish language version of “Where the Wild Things Are”, and Special Edition stickers will be priced to add to every family’s home entertainment collection for $14.95SRP.
The title tale, which has captured a prestigious Caldecott Medal and sold millions of copies since it was originally published in 1963, is familiar to children -- and adults -- of all ages. Regarded as a landmark children’s classic, it’s the wildly imaginative story of Max, a young boy who misbehaves and is sent to his room without supper. There, he lets his imagination take him to a faraway place where, after donning a distinctive wolf costume, he befriends the strange, mythical creatures who inhabit the island. But, after a “wild rumpus” Max decides it’s time to head back home, “where someone loved him best of all.”
With the new read-along function on “Where the Wild Things Are,” children will delight in following the narration in this beautifully animated version of Max’s adventures. Other Sendak tales, distinctively adapted by Weston Woods and featured on the DVD include “Pierre,” “One Was Johnny,” “Alligators All Around,” “Chicken Soup with Rice,” and “In the Night Kitchen.”
The SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ line offers carefully and colorfully animated stories adapted from some of the best-loved, best-selling children’s books of all time. Each DVD, priced at $14.95SRP, features at least an hour of stories and an enhanced read-along function which highlights the words as they are read. In conjunction with the line, a consumer-friendly website can be found www.newkideo.com, providing families with the latest information on new releases, product reviews, activities for children, and more.
About Weston Woods Studios
Weston Woods® Studios, a division of Scholastic Media, is the leading creator of audiovisual adaptations of classic children’s picture books. Serving the school and library market as a supplemental educational resource, Weston Woods has brought such cherished films as Where the Wild Things Are and Make Way for Ducklings to generations of children. These best-loved stories are offered through retailers on DVD, as SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES, distributed by New Video. For more information visit us at http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods
About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and a leader in educational technology and children’s media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company’s Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.
