Author & Illustrator
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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.
King Grisly-Beard
Outside Over There
In The Night Kitchen
The Moon Jumpers
The Sign On Rosie's Door
Where The Wild Things Are
Ten Little Rabbits
Mr Rabbit And The Lovely Present
Presto and Zesto in Limboland
Hector Protector
Little Bear
Father Bear Comes Home
Higglety Pigglety Pop!
Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog?
A Sendak Collection
3 days to go until Maurice Sendak will be releasing Ten Little Rabbits. Published by Puffin.
2 days ago
Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox
7 days ago
Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Hector Protector by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books
Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from Bodley Head with the weekend on the horizon this is the perfect read all about bed!
11 days ago
Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox with the weekend on the horizon this is the perfect read all about bed!
Bears will start waking up for Spring soon. Why not read Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik from Red Fox Picture Books, a bear-illiant read!
17 days ago
Today is Epiphany, a day to celebrate the three kings and the star that led them to the manger. King Grisly-Beard by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books is all about a king!
29 days ago
After all that excitement how about a brilliant bedtime read! Hector Protector by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books. Great to help them get to sleep.
1 month ago
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