Maurice Sendak
Author
Language
English
Description
From Lance Bangs and Spike Jonze, acclaimed director of Where the Wild Things Are, comes A Portrait of Maurice Sendak, a loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature. Featuring Tell Them Anything You Want, this is a deeply moving tribute to Sendak, a seminal talent whose conflicts with success and lifelong obsession with death have subtly influenced his work. Now 81, Sendak is best known for his book,...
9) Little Bear
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Overview: Enter the world of Little Bear. Children will be entranced by Little Bear's trip to the moon, his birthday party, and his wishes and adventures. This is the first of the five classic books about Little Bear, introducing the funny and strikingly childlike bear cub and his friends. The combination of Else Holmelund Minarik's simple, yet eloquent, stories and Maurice Sendak's warm, tender illustrations have made this beloved character an enduring...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This enchanting picture book introduces the beloved author to a new generation of readers, encouraging them to count from one to ten and back again as they watch the magic unfold before their very eyes.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"Fifty years after Where the Wild Things Are was published comes the last book Maurice Sendak completed before his death in May 2012, My Brother's Book. With influences from Shakespeare and William Blake, Sendak pays homage to his late brother, Jack, whom he credited for his passion for writing and drawing. Pairing Sendak's poignant poetry with his exquisite and dramatic artwork, this book redefines what mature readers expect from Maurice Sendak while...
15) Bumble-ardy
Author
Publisher
Harper Collins
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Bumble-ardy the pig has missed eight birthdays in a row. So for his ninth birthday he has a party without telling his aunt. What will happen when she comes home?
19) Kenny's window
Author
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pub. Date
�1956
Language
English
Description
With the help of his dog, two toy soldiers, and his teddy bear, Kenny tries to answer questions asked by a dream rooster from a magical garden, and learns that making a wish is halfway to making a dream come true.