BBC by Imogen Carter 23 May 2023

Where the Wild Things Are is number one on BBC Culture’s poll of the greatest children’s books. In this article Imogen Carter explores its appeal.

Read the full list here and spot the Australian author that made the list.

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The 100 greatest children’s books
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The 21st Century’s greatest children’s books
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