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Maurice Bernard Sendak (/ ˈsɛndæk /; June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. He became most widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. [2] . Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust.
Maurice Sendak (born June 10, 1928, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died May 8, 2012, Danbury, Connecticut) was an American artist and writer best known for his illustrated children’s books. Sendak was the son of Polish immigrants and received his formal art training at the Art Students League of New York.
Discover the enchanting world of Maurice Sendak! Immerse yourself in timeless classics and explore his illustrious career and award-winning illustrations.
Get to know Maurice Sendak, one of the world's most beloved authors and illustrators, and discover his timeless stories.
Maurice Sendak remains the most honored children’s book artist in history. He was the recipient of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the 2003 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
BOOKS ILLUSTRATED BY MAURICE SENDAK. Atomics for the Millions by Maxwell Leigh Eidinoff (Harper & Brothers, 1947) The Wonderful Farm by Marcel Aymé (Harper & Row, 1951) Good Shabbos, Everybody by Robert Garvey (United Synagogue Commission on Jewish Education, 1951) " Maggie Rose: Her Birthday Christmas by Ruth Sawyer (Harper & Brothers, 1952)
Feb 1, 2024 · For decades, the author of “In the Night Kitchen” and “The Nutshell Library” fortified himself with art and words. At Maurice Sendak’s house, whimsy, art and books commingle with memories of...
May 9, 2012 · Maurice Sendak, widely considered the most important children’s book artist of the 20th century, who wrenched the picture book out of the safe, sanitized world of the nursery and plunged it into...
May 8, 2012 · Author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, whose classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are became a perennial and award-winning favorite for generations of children, died Tuesday. He...
May 8, 2012 · Maurice Sendak, the legendary children’s author, once remarked about his own writing, “I don’t believe in childhood. I don’t believe that there’s a demarcation…. You tell them anything you want....
