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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.

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Bed...

Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from Bodley Head with the weekend on the horizon this is the perfect read all about bed!

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Bed...

Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox with the weekend on the horizon this is the perfect read all about bed!

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Winnie the Pooh Day

Bears like honey, don't you? Read all about Bears in Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik from Red Fox Picture Books

6 days ago

Bedtime Stories

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.

28 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You'll love Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog? by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

1 month ago

National Cake Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Discover Some Swell Pup Or Are You Sure You Want A Dog? by Maurice Sendak. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

Little Bear is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

2 months ago

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