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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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3 days to go until Maurice Sendak will be releasing Ten Little Rabbits. Published by Puffin.

2 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry from Red Fox

7 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Hector Protector by Maurice Sendak from Red Fox Picture Books

7 days ago

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!

11 days ago

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!

11 days ago

Winnie the Pooh Day

Bears will start waking up for Spring soon. Why not read Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik from Red Fox Picture Books, a bear-illiant read!

17 days ago

Epiphany

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!

29 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.

1 month ago

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