Maurice Sendak

Max, a naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

Humorous verse describes the twelve months of the year.

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?

The story of an obstinate boy who ends up being eaten by a lion when he says "I don't care" one time too many.

An alligator jamboree, with all letters -- A through Z.

"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...

Little Bear's thank-you kiss from Grandmother gets passed on to him by many animals and greatly aids the skunks' romance.

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,...