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
Mr Rabbit And The Lovely Present
Presto and Zesto in Limboland
Hector Protector
Little Bear
Father Bear Comes Home
Higglety Pigglety Pop!
A Sendak Collection
Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog?
Ten Little Rabbits
Do you have one? Read Outside Over There by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox with your kids to get ready for #NationalSiblingsDay
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A book about dogs to celebrate #NationalPetMonth! Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog? by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books
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Hector Protector... A book that will get anyone reading! By Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books.
A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox.
A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Presto and Zesto in Limboland by Arthur Yorinks from Bodley Head.
A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, A Sendak Collection by Maurice Sendak from RHCP Audio.
It's #WorldTheatreDay. Love the theatre? Then try Higglety Pigglety Pop! by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox.
It's #WorldTheatreDay. Love the theatre? Then try King Grisly-Beard by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.
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