The much-loved favourite children's bestseller in paperback.
Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.
Sendak is the daddy of them all when it comes to picture books -
the words, the rhythm and the design are all wonderful.
*S Magazine, Sunday Express*
The greatest picture book ever written
*Guardian*
The key to Sendak's success and to the continuing hipness of his
book, is that it's hero is not a good child . . . the book is, in
fact, extraordinarily childcentric, a book written for and about
terrible infants, the kind of terrible infants that most children
really are and that all adults remain for much of the time
*The Times*
This is my never-fail picture book. The text is very short, but
utterly perfect, the illustrations are tremendous
*Jacqueline Wilson*
Gripping, ingenious and uplifting . . . a shrewd, fierce, healing
book
*Independent*
A timeless masterpiece. The illustrations, the fabulous monsters,
the beautiful cross-hatching, and the surreal, dreamlike narrative
beckons the reader to join the adventure. The themes are perfect
for inspiring discussion on confronting life's scary things,
mastering your fears and being brave, letting off steam, saying
goodbye, and the comfort of returning home safe and sound
*Child Education*
An almost-perfect picture book stuffed with mischief, magic and
meaning . . . Has a haunting depth that makes bedtime reading
thrilling, a little scary, but also empowering
*Junior*
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