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Maurice Sendak

    June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator of children's literature. His works often explore the darker and more complex aspects of the child's world, approached with a unique visual style and a deep understanding of child psychology. Sendak became renowned for his stories that are unafraid to confront emotions like anger, fear, and boredom, offering children a space to experience and understand them. His innovative approach to children's literature continues to influence generations of authors and readers.

    Maurice Sendak
    Maurice Sendak's Really Rosie
    One Was Johnny
    An I Can Read Book: The Little Bear Treasury
    Posters by Maurice Sendak
    Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
    Nutshell library
    • Nutshell library

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      From Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning genius who created Where the Wild Things Are, comes Nutshell Library , which will enchant readers with four classic titles. Containing pocket-size versions of perennial favorites Alligators All Around , Chicken Soup with Rice , One Was Johnny , and Pierre , this pint-size library is perfect for small hands. Learn the alphabet with silly alligators, drink chicken soup with rice every month, count visitors with a boy named Johnny, and survive a scare with a boy who doesn’t care. Endless adventures await in these lyrical stories that children, and their grown-up readers, will love reading and sharing over and over again. A wonderful stocking stuffer or baby shower gift, Maurice Sendak's Nutshell Library will evoke powerful memories for many, and the rhymes and stories continue to speak to new generations of little ones. And if you prefer your Nutshell Library books on their own and not quite so tiny, each is also available in a board book edition.

      Nutshell library
      4.6
    • For over fifty years, children have discovered that, whether it’s June or December, every month is perfect for Chicken Soup with Rice! Now in a larger, 5 x 7 trim size, Chicken Soup with Rice is a book that children and their grown-ups will want to return to month after month. This beloved classic from Maurice Sendak has helped introduce the months and seasons to generations of children. This edition is perfect for lap sharing and as a baby shower gift.

      Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
      4.6
    • Posters by Maurice Sendak

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A collection of the artist's favorite works, including promotional posters for ballets and operas, posters for literary events commissioned by public and private institutions, and album covers

      Posters by Maurice Sendak
      5.0
    • One Was Johnny

      A Counting Book

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This beloved children's book invites young readers to join Johnny on a whimsical counting journey from one to ten and back again. Celebrated for its engaging narrative and playful illustrations, it has been a staple in early childhood education for over fifty years, making learning to count a fun and interactive experience. The rhythmic text and charming storyline encourage participation, helping children develop their numerical skills in an enjoyable way.

      One Was Johnny
      5.0
    • Maurice Sendak's Really Rosie

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      This sturdily bound paperback contains the script of the TV special Really Rosie, the text of [the four Nutshell Library volumes], and music arranged for easy piano and guitar chords for the seven Carole King songs from [the program].A delight for TV fans of all ages.' 'Language Arts.

      Maurice Sendak's Really Rosie
      4.4
    • Conversations with Maurice Sendak

      • 234 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      These interviews span from 1966 to 2011. They show not only Maurice Sendak's shifting artistic interests, but also changes in how he understood himself and his craft. What emerges is a portrait of an author and an artist who was alternately solemn and playful, congenial and irascible, sophisticated and populist.

      Conversations with Maurice Sendak
      4.5
    • Alligators All Around

      An Alphabet

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book features playful alligators engaging in a variety of entertaining antics that make learning the alphabet enjoyable. Through lively illustrations and whimsical scenarios, it captures the essence of fun and creativity in education, appealing to young readers and making the alphabet memorable. The enduring charm of these characters has delighted audiences for over fifty years, ensuring a delightful experience for children as they explore letters and sounds.

      Alligators All Around
      4.7
    • The Art of Maurice Sendak

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This book celebrates Maurice Sendak, a revered figure in children's literature, showcasing his illustrations and projects from 1980 onwards. With contributions from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, it offers an intimate look at Sendak's diverse artistic journey, featuring sketches and art for various mediums.

      The Art of Maurice Sendak
      4.4
    • Pierre Board Book

      A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue

      • 38 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The board book edition of Pierre features Maurice Sendak's beloved character alongside three other classic titles from the Nutshell Library. This collection, originally designed as a miniature set, is now presented in larger format, making it more accessible for young children to enjoy with their adult readers. The vibrant illustrations and engaging stories are perfect for fostering a love of reading in early childhood.

      Pierre Board Book
      4.3
    • Jeannie the dog is pampered, but unhappy. She leaves home to find more, and discovers a wonderful opportunity to be an actress. However, she needs experience and goes on to have some very disconcerting experiences

      Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
      5.0
    • Father Bear Comes Home

      • 60 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.' -- H.

      Father Bear Comes Home
      4.3
    • Where the Wild Things Are

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without his supper by his exhausted mother. In his room, he imagines sailing far away to a land of Wild Things. Instead of eating him, the Wild Things make Max their king.

      Where the Wild Things Are
      4.3
    • I Saw Esau

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      A collection of rhymes that have been chanted by children for generations including rhymes of insult and retaliation, of teasing and repartee, rhymes for skipping and for counting out, riddles, tongue-twisters, narratives and nonsense.

      I Saw Esau
      4.2
    • In the night kitchen

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      1971 Caldecott Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1940--1970 (ALA) Best Books of 1970 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1970 (NYT) Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1970 (NYT) Children's Books of 1970 (Library of Congress) Carey-Thomas Award 1971--Honor Citation Brooklyn Art Books for Children 1973, 1975

      In the night kitchen
      4.2
    • One Was Johnny Board Book

      A Counting Book

      • 46 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book features beloved characters and stories from Maurice Sendak's original Nutshell Library, now presented in a large board book format. This edition, along with three others, enhances the reading experience for young children, making it easier for them to engage with their favorite tales alongside adults. The classic stories are designed to captivate and entertain, fostering a love for reading in a delightful and accessible way.

      One Was Johnny Board Book
      3.9
    • Alligators All Around Board Book

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Alligators All Around, along with the other three classic Nutshell Library titles (Chicken Soup with Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), is the first board book edition of Maurice Sendak’s original work! You loved Nutshell Library as a miniature collection, and these large board books will make it even easier for children to share with their grown-up readers. From A to Zippity zound, Alligators All Around has made learning the ABCs fun for over fifty years. The combination of Maurice Sendak’s signature humor and artwork creates all-around irresistible alphabet fun.

      Alligators All Around Board Book
      3.9
    • Brundibar

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      An illustrated retelling of the Czech opera in which a brother and sister find a way to outwit the bullying, bellowing, hurdy-gurdy grinder named Brundibar who will not let them earn money by singing in the town square

      Brundibar
      4.1
    • Pierre

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A story with a moral air about Pierre, who learned to care.

      Pierre
      4.0
    • Hardcover; Very Good; Signed by author; No Dust Jacket; VG, 1st edn, 4to, ill. by Sendak, inscribed by Corsaro "For a Man of Taste." Mylar jacket, minor dampstaining to beige cloth covers.

      The love for three oranges
      3.6
    • Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories

      • 90 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      ‘[A] delightful and distinguished book [of seven tales] from middle European folklore [by the winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize for Literature].’ —BL. 1967 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) 1966 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) "Best of the Best" Children's Books 1966–1978 (SLJ) Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1966 (NYT) Children's Books of 1966 (Library of Congress) Children's Books of the Year 1966 (CSA)

      Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories
      4.0
    • The Moon Jumpers

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A lyrical story of night-time, in which four small children and a black cat find themselves enchanted with the loveliness of the hot summer night and the magic of the moon. Illustrated by the author of the acclaimed picture book classic, Where the Wild Things Are.

      The Moon Jumpers
      3.7
    • Outside Over There

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride.

      Outside Over There
      3.9
    • My Brother's Book

      • 31 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      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 continuing the lasting legacy he created over his long, illustrious career. Sendak's tribute to his brother is an expression of both grief and love and will resonate with his lifelong fans who may have read his children's books and will be ecstatic to discover something for them now. Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic and Shakespearean scholar Stephen Greenblatt contributes a moving introduction.

      My Brother's Book
      3.7
    • The very special house is where you can do everything you want to, and nobody ever says ‘stop, stop, stop.

      A Very Special House
      2.8
    • Ten Little Rabbits

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come. Prepare to be. . . Amazed. . . Dazzled . . . And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!

      Ten Little Rabbits
      3.5
    • The Nutcracker

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      When a young girl rescues her nutcracker from an attack by mice, the nutcracker becomes a prince and takes her to his magnificent castle.

      The Nutcracker
      3.5
    • Presto and Zesto in Limboland

      • 28 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Vintage illustrations bring a whimsical charm, featuring wry and wild imagery filled with hidden mysteries. The narrative, crafted by Yorinks, intertwines clever nonsense and irony, creating a lively and unexpected tale. This unique blend of visuals and storytelling promises an engaging experience, making it a delightful gift for readers of all ages.

      Presto and Zesto in Limboland
      2.8
    • A Kiss for Little Bear

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss.How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear will delight children just learning to read.Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak, the creators of the first Little Bear book for beginning readers, once again blend their extraordinary talents in a tender story filled with warmth and laughter.This beloved classic is an ALA Notable Children's Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book.

      A Kiss for Little Bear
      4.4
    • Ausgezeichnete Geschichten über den Kleinen Bären, illustriert von Maurice Sendak, die Humor und Wärme ausstrahlen. Gewinner des Astrid-Lindgren-Literaturpreises 2003.

      Der Kleine Bär. Bilderbuch
      4.6
    • Liebe Mili

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A newly discovered tale by Wilhelm Grimm about a little girl who is sent into the forest by her mother to escape the war. While there, she is cared for by Saint Joseph and her guardian angel.

      Liebe Mili
      4.5
    • König Drosselbart

      • 27 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Ein neuer Glanzpunkt in der Reihe der DEFA-Märchenklassiker§§ Das Grimmsche Märchen von der hochmütigen Prinzessin und König Drosselbart, bebildert mit unvergeßlichen Aufnahmen der DEFA-Verfilmung mit Karin Ugowski und Manfred Krug in den Hauptrollen.

      König Drosselbart
      4.4
    • Little Bear

      • 63 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. At night she helps him get to sleep. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.

      Little Bear
      4.3
    • Kennys Fenster

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Für Kenny ist sein Kinderzimmerfenster das Tor zu einem ganz besonderen Ort. Es ist ein Garten, den es sonst nirgendwo gibt. Jedoch darf er nur dann hinein, wenn er die Antworten auf sieben Fragen findet. Aber es sind keine gewöhnlichen Fragen und auf der Suche nach den Antworten macht Kenny einige überraschende Entdeckungen. Maurice Sendaks erstes Bilderbuch.

      Kennys Fenster
      4.0
    • Sarahs Zimmer mit den Bäumen und Blumen an den Wänden, den Glastieren auf dem Regal und dem Puppenhaus am Fenster ist für Jenny eine unwiderstehliche Verlockung. Doch seit sie einst heimlich dort herumgetollt und die Schätze der älteren Schwester zerbrochen hat, ist die Tür mit einem Riegel, viel zu hoch für Jennys Hand, zugesperrt. Eines Nachts aber erfüllt sich ihr sehnlicher Wunsch: Im Traum schwebt Jenny in Sarahs Zauberreich, freundlich begrüßt von den Puppen und Tieren, den Bäumen und Blumen. Doch viel wunderbarer als der Traum ist die Wirklichkeit am nächsten Tag.

      Sarahs Zimmer
      3.0
    • „Jennie, ein Terrier, fühlt sich in einer von Salamibrötchen und liebendem Herrchen umsäumten Leere gefangen. Doch es muß im Leben mehr als alles geben. Gibt es auch. Zum Beispiel die Hauptrolle in einem Theaterstück spielen. Der Pferdefuß: Erfahrung vorausgesetzt. Maurice Sendak schickt den verwöhnten Terrier in einer traumhaft düsteren Bilderwelt vollmondgesichtiger Menschen und windverwehter Himmel seinem Ziel entgegen und läßt ihn absurde Gespräche führen.“

      Higgelti Piggelti Pop! Oder es muss im Leben mehr als alles geben
      3.7
    • Herr Hase und das schöne Geschenk

      • 33 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Jemanden zu beschenken, den man besonders lieb hat, ist gar nicht so einfach. »Herr Hase«, sagte das kleine Mädchen, »ich brauche Hilfe.« Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf die Suche nach dem passenden Geburtstagsgeschenk für die Mutter. Doch was soll es nur sein? Etwas Rotes oder etwas Gelbes? Etwas Grünes oder Blaues? Allzu viel wollen wir nicht verraten, nur: Es wird ein ganz phantastisches Geschenk.

      Herr Hase und das schöne Geschenk
      3.5
    • Der Zwerg Nase

      • 70 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Eventyr om en dreng, der bliver forvandlet til en dværg med en stor næse, men alligevel bliver han hertugens mesterkok

      Der Zwerg Nase
      3.9
    • Hänsel und Gretel

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Jeder kennt die Geschichte der beiden tapferen Geschwister, die sich in einem dunklen und gefährlichen Wald verirren. Die Illustrationen hat Maurice Sendak ursprünglich 1997 für Frank Corsaros bahnbrechende Inszenierung der Hänsel und Gretel-Oper von Engelbert Humperdinck geschaffen. Die Bilder dienten als Inspiration für Stephen King, der die Geschichte mit seiner einzigartigen Erzählkunst neu interpretiert und ihr eine ganz eigene Dimension verleiht.

      Hänsel und Gretel
    • Wurstl-Wutz

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Das freche Schwein Bumble-Ardy wird heute neun Jahre alt. Zu seinem großen Unglück hat Bumble-Ardy noch nie seinen eigenen Geburtstag feiern dürfen. Seine Tante, die ihn adoptiert hat, erlaubt ihm zum ersten Mal, alle seine Freunde einzuladen. Doch das lang ersehnte Geburtstagsfest wird schnell zum Spektakel und endet im Chaos.

      Wurstl-Wutz
    • Caldecott & Co.

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Maurice Sendak, Vater der 'Wilden Kerle', ist nicht nur einer der weltweit geschätztesten Kinderbuchillustratoren, sondern auch ein einfühlsamer Kenner der Kinderbuchszene. Erstmals sind auf deutsch seine wichtigsten Aufsätze und Interviews versammelt. Sendaks Gedanken zu Hans Christian Andersen, Beatrix Potter, Walt Disney, Tomi Ungerer, um nur einige zu nennen, eröffnen neue Perspektiven auf die Geschichte der Kinderliteratur und auf sein eigenes Werk.

      Caldecott & Co.
    • In Großvaters Haus

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A huge talking bird, a friendly giant, and other fantastic creatures help David find his missing grandfather and discover the lessons every Jewish boy should know.

      In Großvaters Haus