Follow

Maurice Sendak

Author & Illustrator

About Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.

Recent updates about Maurice Sendak

Hug a Bear Day

Discover Father Bear Comes Home by Else Holmelund Minarik. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

Today

Hug a Bear Day

Amazing!!! Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

Today

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox

11 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Hector Protector by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books

11 days ago

National Art Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox.

13 days ago

Teddy Bear Day

Time for a picnic? Loving Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik.

1 month ago

Teddy Bear Day

Could there be a better time to read Father Bear Comes Home by Else Holmelund Minarik.

1 month ago

Read a book day

Loving A Sendak Collection by Maurice Sendak.

2 months ago

Get the app today

Download our companion app from the App Store or Google Play.