Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories (Scholastic Video Collection) [VHS]
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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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**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?
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
Description:
**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?
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- Maurice Sendak Interview
I would recommend this to anyone who remembers seeing it as a child.
My only complaint is that the Nutshell Kids cartoon included seems to be a cut-down version of the film Really Rosie which I would have loved to have seen again in it's entirety.
I find it slightly amusing that some people are so offended by the sight of the little boy's winkie in the Night Kitchen film.
If you watch the Maurice Sendak interview included in the special features he explains that he wrote the story ... Read More
Rating: - wow how times have changed
I loved this! It really brought me back to my childhood.
The Night Kitchen was a little embarassing to watch with kids, and I wasn't sure what their reaction to "I don't care" would be, but they were fine with it.
Although I could be wrong, I think these cartoons would have a tough time making it in today's world, but the fact remains these were a part of growing up, and I love having them back in my life.
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- Oh My Gosh!!!
I can't wait to own the entire Scholastic Collection, especially at these great prices.My daughter absolutely loves the stories.
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
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- 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
- Maurice Sendak InterviewI would recommend this to anyone who remembers seeing it as a child.
My only complaint is that the Nutshell Kids cartoon included seems to be a cut-down version of the film Really Rosie which I would have loved to have seen again in it's entirety.
I find it slightly amusing that some people are so offended by the sight of the little boy's winkie in the Night Kitchen film.
If you watch the Maurice Sendak interview included in the special features he explains that he wrote the story ... Read More
- wow how times have changedI loved this! It really brought me back to my childhood.
The Night Kitchen was a little embarassing to watch with kids, and I wasn't sure what their reaction to "I don't care" would be, but they were fine with it.
Although I could be wrong, I think these cartoons would have a tough time making it in today's world, but the fact remains these were a part of growing up, and I love having them back in my life.
- Oh My Gosh!!!I can't wait to own the entire Scholastic Collection, especially at these great prices.My daughter absolutely loves the stories.
- Where the Wild Things Are and Other Stories DVDThis 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
- Not for the classroom or children under the age of 18I 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
