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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

National Siblings Day

Do you have one? Read Outside Over There by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox with your kids to get ready for #NationalSiblingsDay

20 days ago

National Pet Month

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

25 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Hector Protector... A book that will get anyone reading! By Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books.

28 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox.

28 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Presto and Zesto in Limboland by Arthur Yorinks from Bodley Head.

28 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, A Sendak Collection by Maurice Sendak from RHCP Audio.

28 days ago

World Theatre Day

It's #WorldTheatreDay. Love the theatre? Then try Higglety Pigglety Pop! by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

World Theatre Day

It's #WorldTheatreDay. Love the theatre? Then try King Grisly-Beard by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

1 month ago

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