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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 Cake Day (US)

Loving In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox.

5 days ago

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

11 days ago

World Children's Day

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.

11 days ago

National Princess Day (US)

Amazing!!! King Grisly-Beard by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

13 days ago

Hug a Bear Day

Discover Father Bear Comes Home by Else Holmelund Minarik. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

24 days ago

Hug a Bear Day

Amazing!!! Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

24 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Hector Protector by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books

1 month ago

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