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Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories (Scholastic Video Collection) [DVD]

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**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

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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

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 3.52 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD, Animated, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 35 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2002
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ New Video Group
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00006CY4O
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

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Customers love the animation quality of this DVD, with one noting it's different from typical animated videos. The stories and songs receive positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how the storyteller brings the story to life. Customers appreciate the music and find it a must-have for bedtime reading, with one mentioning how it helped their child learn the alphabet. The DVD evokes positive memories, with one customer noting how it brought them back to childhood, and customers find it fun and worth the price.

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15 customers mention "Animation quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the animation quality of the DVD, describing it as wonderful and different from typical children's videos, with one customer noting that the renderings are quite faithful to the source material.

"...In summation: This is a great follow-up experience video for any child (or adult for that matter) who has read and loves the Sendak stories." Read more

"This is by far one of the best childrens videos we have, right up there with Wallace and Gromit for holding kid interest while still being pleasant..." Read more

"...It is the second of three Sendak programs on this DVD, and it is adorable...." Read more

"...a treat they deserve. Masterful visionary Maurice Sendak's artwork, Carol King's classic 70's sound and narrations by Peter Shickele [sp]..." Read more

10 customers mention "Story quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stories and songs in this DVD collection, with one customer noting how the narrator brings them to life, while another appreciates the spoken word rhythm.

"...and Gromit for holding kid interest while still being pleasant for grownups to hear/see over and over and... Another plus is that the animated..." Read more

"...I love the spoken word rhythm...." Read more

"...Sendak's artwork, Carol King's classic 70's sound and narrations by Peter Shickele [sp] (of PDQ Bach fame). Great stuff especially for baby boomers...." Read more

"...Really imaginative and well executed, I can't imagine how anyone could possibly be disappointed." Read more

6 customers mention "Music quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the music in the DVD, with one customer noting it provides an auditory experience of being read to.

"...I really enjoy the Carole King music from "The Nutshell Kids" stories (One Was Johnny, Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup With Rice, etc.)..." Read more

"These are classic treasured stories, even the songs are classic!..." Read more

"...great, and these animated versions are well executed and the soundtrack is outstanding...." Read more

"...the whole stories are read aloud, so there is still the auditory experience of being read to, as opposed to it being kind of a dramatic..." Read more

5 customers mention "Memories"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the movie's nostalgic value, with one mentioning how it brought them back to their childhood.

"These are classic treasured stories, even the songs are classic!..." Read more

"I loved this! It really brought me back to my childhood...." Read more

"And mine, too! Very cute, brings back memories from the 25 years since I was a kindergardener...." Read more

"A classic. A must have for bedtime reading for children......of all ages!" Read more

5 customers mention "Reading material"5 positive0 negative

Customers find these books excellent for bedtime reading with children, with one customer noting how they helped their child learn the alphabet.

"...Pairing this DVD with "The Nutshell Library" would be a terrific present for an early reader who could listen to the songs and then read the books...." Read more

"The only DVD my two kids can agree to watch together. The books are great, and these animated versions are well executed and the soundtrack is..." Read more

"...This dvd actually helped my little one with his alphabet!" Read more

"A classic. A must have for bedtime reading for children......of all ages!" Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the DVD well worth the price.

"...I would say it'd worth purchasing (if your kid likes Where the Wild Things Are, or if you're a nostalgic adult, I'd recommend it)." Read more

"...I have a granddaughter 4 yrs old now so i decided to purchase this. Great price and faster shipped than expected...." Read more

"...Overall, this is a wonderful, well-worth-the-price DVD to add to your kid's collection!" Read more

"One of the most loved Sendak books,,,,a very good investment, has been loved & passed on from child to child and very enjoyed and loved!" Read more

4 customers mention "Enjoyment"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie fun to watch, with one mentioning that their children enjoy it.

""Wild Things" was one of my favorite books as a kid, and my kids enjoy watching this video...." Read more

"...They really enjoyed the evening." Read more

"Wonderful animation, bizzaro stories (In the Night Kitchen), but SO much fun! And a great gift for thirty and forty-somethings...." Read more

"Good old fashioned fun...." Read more

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  • Mark Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Where the Wild Things Are and Other Stories DVD
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2008
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    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) to your children. There are no CGI effects, it's mostly animated drawings from the books and since it looks like the DVD was made from converting the old Betamax version to DVD the quality is not digital so don't attempt to adjust you set that's just the way it is. The original sound recordings were analog too and it doesn't sound like it was a digital remix so the sound is not of digital quality either. Other than that, the quality of the DVD is good.

    A warning: The boy in the story The Night Kitchen is anatomically correct so don't be surprised when he loses his clothes and jumps into the milk. The story doesn't make an issue of it, it's just there. Today this might get an 'R' rating or at least a PG-13 for nudity.

    In summation: This is a great follow-up experience video for any child (or adult for that matter) who has read and loves the Sendak stories.
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  • sfmc
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my 2 year old's favorites, and mine!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2003
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    This is by far one of the best childrens videos we have, right up there with Wallace and Gromit for holding kid interest while still being pleasant for grownups to hear/see over and over and... Another plus is that the animated versions of the stories don't at all spoil or change enjoyment of the books for me or for my little boy.
    I found the Wild Things short a little jarring at first, but that wore off, and it never bothered my son. All the other shorts we have all loved from the first viewing, and are always happy to see again. I find myself humming the Nutshell kids songs when the video isn't on!
    Another plus is that the stories and songs are witty, original and fantastical without being saccharine sweet. The portrayal of the characters is very upbeat, there is nothing violent, mean spirited or sexist, and no rapid editing.
    I'm sure any kid who would enjoy the books, would enjoy this video. A great addition to the video library of any parent who needs kid vids that they can enjoy too.
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  • Amy Tiemann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kids' stories and songs for all
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2006
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    This is one set of kids' songs I don't mind getting stuck in my brain. I really enjoy the Carole King music from "The Nutshell Kids" stories (One Was Johnny, Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup With Rice, etc.)

    "Where the Wild Things Are" is a classic, almost iconic story and with simple animation that preserves the integrity of Sendak's art. Watching the DVD reminds me of seeing films in school in the 1970's. Now, as a Mom, I see the story through different eyes and relate to it even more!

    "In the Night Kitchen" is pretty bizarre but I find it charming as well. I love the spoken word rhythm.

    Pairing this DVD with "The Nutshell Library" would be a terrific present for an early reader who could listen to the songs and then read the books. I am sure most kids would have read "Where The Wild Things Are" by then but "The Nutshell Library" is a worthy addition to any collection as well.
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  • V. Rogal
    4.0 out of 5 stars good video
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2006
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    Several of the reviews were negative...I found this video to be as good as any other in the Scholastic series. My 3 year old likes it, especially the middle segment where Carole King sings the stories. The last story - In the Night Kitchen, is a little odd, but we have the book, so the naked baby thing didn't bother me. I would say it'd worth purchasing (if your kid likes Where the Wild Things Are, or if you're a nostalgic adult, I'd recommend it).
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  • Lisap116
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best pre-kindergarten and younger DVD
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2010
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    Where the wild Things Are was put out when my son was 4 yrs old so this was years ago. He just loved it and i remember him watching it over and over. I have a granddaughter 4 yrs old now so i decided to purchase this. Great price and faster shipped than expected. Well she loved it as much as my son. She watched it 5 times the first day. I definitely reccomend! Now dont be confused with the one thats currently out now in 2010. This is the original. This ones way more appropriate for younger children. The newer one is a little too scary. When my granddaughter gets a little older i will let her watch the newer version.
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  • K. A. Meh
    5.0 out of 5 stars The real star of this DVD is...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2007
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    THE NUTSHELL KIDS!

    It is the second of three Sendak programs on this DVD, and it is adorable. In this segment, Sendak's prose has been put to music by Carole King, and the result is something your child will sing along to and ask for again and again.

    When my son was 3, he initially found the DVD version of "Where the Wild Things Are" a little scary, though he did not have that problem with the book. At 4 now, he loves all the programs...though his favorite remains The Nutshell Kids (One was Johnny, Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, and Pierre).

    Overall, this is a wonderful, well-worth-the-price DVD to add to your kid's collection!
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  • elizabeth nolan
    3.0 out of 5 stars dvd) years ago and I loved it. I have to admit
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
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    I saw this tape (well, dvd) years ago and I loved it. I have to admit, I love the nutshell kids. I really do. I love one was Johnny, chicken soup with rice, alligators all around, and Pierre. If it wasn't for the Dresden's dolls cover of Pierre, I would have never seen them. And I liked where the wild things are. I remembered liking in the night kitchen too, and I'm not going to take the easy route and say, oh, there's nudity afoot. This may be the weirdest thing I ever watched. Kids being dropped in cake, Hitler looking bakers, cake batter airplanes. I like weird, but this is really out there. I thought after I saw I never promised you a rose garden THAT was the weirdest thing I ever saw, but in the night kitchen (no pun intended) takes the cake. I loved the first two parts of the tape, but am really unsure why I liked in the night kitchen so much.
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  • 絵本作家のたまご
    5.0 out of 5 stars センダックの世界
    Reviewed in Japan on February 24, 2004
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    このビデオには、「かいじゅうたちのいるところ」、「まよなかのだいどころ」の他、ナットシェルライブラリーで知られるかわいいワニやへそまがりのピエールが出演する４つの絵本をキャロル・キングの歌で楽しく表現されています。絵本のセリフを読むときになんとなくつける楽しいリズムのイメージををこわさない愉快な引き込まれるナレーターで繰り広げられるストーリーは子どもも大人も引き込まれて楽しめます。センダックのなんともかわいい絵が繰り広げてくれるストーリーの展開は英語をも自然に気にならず入り込めるため、感性や創造性を広げるだけでなく子どもの英語教育にも役立ってしまうような一石三鳥とも四鳥とも言えるすばらしい作品です。これはとってもオススメ！私の一生お気に入りのビデオです☆
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  • ms.glug
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2013
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    For those of you who might be confuse, this is not the recent Spike Jonze production which is an feature length film. I haven't even seen that one so can't compare. Though I gather that that one departs considerably from the book, for obvious reasons.
    This DVD is a collection of 1970s tv adaptations of Maurice Sendak's stories. Where the Wild Things Are is the 1973 version . It uses the original book drawings and partially animates them, bringing them very much to life. The dialogue is also exactly what is in the book, beautifully read, hence the whole thing is only about 10 mins long. And it is accompanied by very 1970s, very atmospheric, jazzy music. I love it. I think it's brilliant. But don't take my word for it. My two and a half year old, who was already a fan of the book, has wanted nothing else since he first saw it and spends his free time stomping around roaring "wild fings". A huge hit.
    The other book adaptations aren't quite as good but my little one also seems to enjoy them, particularly "Alligators all around" which is the alphabet book from "The Nutshell Kids" - although they missed a trick by not putting the letter by the image on each scene - and also Pierre. These have all been put to music by Carole King which is fantastic, but it's just that none of the other books are as good as the main event.
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  • Lizzie Flower
    5.0 out of 5 stars Where the Wild Things Are - And Other Maurice Sendak Stories [DVD]
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2009
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    It was great to find this collection in DVD format - it incorporates 'Where the Wild Things Are', 'In the Night Kitchen' and 'The Nutshell Kids'. It is suitable for all ages, if your child loves the book, they will love this! It uses the original text, too, so you can join in.

    For those of you who, like me, grew up in the 70's, this has a wonderfully nostaligic feel. 'In The Night Kitchen' (featuring an animated Laurel and Hardy) has a surreal, dreamlike quality, which is slightly disturbing, but Hey! Kids love it! (mine does, anyway...) 'The Nutshell Kids' is set to music, sung by Carole King.

    If you are expecting a slick production, you will be disappointed; this is a basic animation using Sendak's original illustrations. It's lack of polish adds to it's charm, though.

    The only disappointment with this particular DVD edition (I don't know if there are any others), is that it's not possible to dip in and out of 'The Nutshell Kids', there seems to be no 'scene selection' option.

    Apart from that, I thoroughly recommend it.
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  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars ぜいたくすぎる！
    Reviewed in Japan on April 6, 2003
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    とにかく素晴らしい内容です。かいじゅうたちのいるところはもちろんですが、他の短編絵本が歌って踊っているのでセンダックファンには絶対オススメです。絵本が動いているだけじゃないか・・・？いえいえ、バックに流れるキャロル・キングの歌が素晴らしいんです。子供も大好きでいつも口ずさんでいます。この値段はお買い得です。キャロル・キングとセンダック合作のＣＤも出ていてこちらも買いましたがお勧めです。
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  • 宮島　篤子
    4.0 out of 5 stars キャロルの歌声が何とも心地よい
    Reviewed in Japan on February 7, 2005
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    原作を知らずレビューのみで購入しましたが、
    納得の作品でした。子供も不思議なストーリーに引き込まれ
    じっと見入ってましたよ。知らず知らずの内に歌を口ずさんで
    驚きました。何度見ても満足な内容だと思います。
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