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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

Teddy Bear Day

Time for a picnic? Loving Father Bear Comes Home by Else Holmelund Minarik.

4 days ago

Teddy Bear Day

If you go down to the woods today, take Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik from Red Fox Picture Books!

4 days ago

Read a book day

Loving A Sendak Collection by Maurice Sendak.

7 days ago

Back to school

Read The Sign On Rosie's Door by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox - perfect for today!

10 days ago

Relaxation Day

How do you and your kids relax? Why not read Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik from Red Fox Picture Books

29 days ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read Presto and Zesto in Limboland by Arthur Yorinks from Bodley Head

1 month ago

International Day of Friendship

The Sign On Rosie's Door by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox - a book perfect for today!

1 month ago

Moon Day

Discover this glorious book all about the moon - The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox

1 month ago

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