Where the Wild Things Are: Audiobook
The Where the Wild Things Are audiobook runs an estimated 1.2 hours, narrated by Michelle Obama (about 0.8 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 1.2 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 3 days |
| 1 hour / day | 2 days |
| 2 hours / day | 1 day |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 1 day |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 1.2 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 99% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 89% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners: a weekend-size listen at 1.2 hours (estimated).
About the book
Let the wild rumpus start—Where the Wild Things Are is turning sixty with this all-new digital audio edition narrated by Michelle Obama! Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal–winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. This iconic story of Max and his journey to visit the Wild Things has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. His mother called him “WILD THING!” And Max said “I’LL EAT YOU UP!” So he was sent to bed without eating anything.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is the Where the Wild Things Are audiobook?
Where the Wild Things Are runs about 1.2 hours, our estimate from its 42 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 0.8 hours.
Is the Where the Wild Things Are audiobook free?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
Who narrates Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are is narrated by Michelle Obama.
When was Where the Wild Things Are first published?
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak was first published in 1963.
