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!
Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog?
A Sendak Collection
Ten Little Rabbits
Picture books can make the most beautiful bedtime reads. Hector Protector, is a wonderfully illustrated bedtime read for all the family. From Maurice Sendak, published by Red Fox Picture Books.
6 days ago
Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from Bodley Head.
11 days ago
Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox.
Get tucked up in bed with Hector Protector a brilliant bedtime read for you and your children. By Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books.
End #InternationalFriendshipMonth by reading Presto and Zesto in Limboland by Arthur Yorinks. Published by Bodley Head.
12 days ago
Wilhelm Grimm, one of the Brothers Grimm, was born on this day 1786. A good time to read King Grisly-Beard by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.
16 days ago
A remarkable book that your children will love. Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog? by Maurice Sendak.
17 days ago
A story all about friendship and friends. The Sign On Rosie's Door by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox.
29 days ago
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