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It's an other-worldly tale about monsters on a make-believe tropical island has made for enthralling bedtime reading for 60 years. Where The Wild Things Are has ranked No. 1 on a list of the top children's books of all time. To compile the top 100 list, the BBC assembled a panel of children's writers, illustrators, editors, researchers, and readers from 56 countries. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is dominated by classics that have withstand time.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (pictured) looked effortlessly chic as she attended an awards dinner in Stockholm this evening. The royal, 45, wore a stunning £600 floor-length black and white floral gown by Swedish brand TOTEME for the occasion. The mother-of-two swept her long brown hair into a chic and sophisticated low bun, which highlighted her mismatched dangly earrings. Victoria opted for a neutral smokey eye and a slick of nude lipstick, allowing her natural beauty to shine. The Princess greeted Laurie Halse Anderson, this year's king, onstage and presented her with the award at the Stockholm Concert Hall.