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
Ten Little Rabbits
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
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!
Yesterday
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.
11 days ago
2 months to go until Maurice Sendak will be releasing Ten Little Rabbits. Published by Puffin.
27 days ago
Could there be a better time to read In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox.
1 month ago
Loving In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox.
Amazing!!! Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.
Could there be a better time to read Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog? by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.
Amazing!!! King Grisly-Beard by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.
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