Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

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Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.

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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

2009

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts

1977

Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

1975

In The Night Kitchen

In The Night Kitchen

1987

The Secret World of the Very Young

The Secret World of the Very Young

1984

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