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What inspired Sendak's creatures in Where the Wild Things Are?

  • His pet dog

  • His own children

  • His nieces and nephews

  • His relatives

Answer

Maurice Sendak's relatives inspired the creatures in his children's book Where the Wild Things Are. Sendak's aunts and uncles were often described as "wild" and "savage," and they would often play wild games with the young Sendak. These experiences helped to shape the creatures in his book, which are often seen as representing the wild side of childhood.
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