Maurice Sendak

Pierre, along with the other three classic Nutshell Library titles (Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, and One Was Johnny), 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 make it even easier for children to share with their grown-up readers.For over fifty years, children have cared about Pierre, Maurice Sendak's story about a little boy who doesn't care about anything. And they will continue to care about this classic cautionary tale in this durable board book format.

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

Maurice Sendak brings to the picture book page two favorite Mother Goose rhymes. His beautiful paintings have the aliveness and immediacy of a child's own imaginings.The many admirers of Where the Wild Things Are and The Nutshell Library will recognize in Hector Protector and the seafarer of As I Went Over the Water the same pugnaciousness, love of mischief, and derring-do that characterize Max and Pierre. And they will agree that the beloved Maurice Sendak created a picture book of astounding originality."For collectors and budding readers alike," proclaimed Publishers Weekly.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Donde viven los monstruos tiene cincuenta a os de publicaci n. Maurice Sendak ganador de la Medalla Caldecott por su libro de im genes se ha convertido en uno de los libros infantiles m s queridos y aclamados de todos los tiempos. Todo ni o debe tener una copia.Las travesuras llevan a Max a su habitacion castigado y sin cenar. Encerrado entre esas cuatro paredes, imagina un viaje fantastico al pa s de los monstruos, donde se convertir en el rey. Un libro para aprender a domar monstruos (en este caso, de lo m s dulces y tiernos).Este cl sico de la literatura infantil es ideal para los primeros lectores, quienes se veran identificados con Max, sus juegos, sus miedos y, su mundo.Este ic nico historia ha inspirado una pel cula, una pera, y la imaginaci n de generaciones.

Fans of Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are will love Kenny's Window--now back in print After a young boy named Kenny dreams of a magical garden, he sets off on a quest to find it. The Horn Book praised Kenny's Window, saying, "For the first time, Maurice Sendak's distinctive sketches accompany his own text. Together they have created a little boy's unique world, blended of the reality inside and outside his window and the make-believe of his dreams."First published in 1956 and now back in print, Kenny's Window is Maurice Sendak's debut as a writer.

Fans of Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are will love Kenny's Window--now back in print After a young boy named Kenny dreams of a magical garden, he sets off on a quest to find it. The Horn Book praised Kenny's Window, saying, "For the first time, Maurice Sendak's distinctive sketches accompany his own text. Together they have created a little boy's unique world, blended of the reality inside and outside his window and the make-believe of his dreams."First published in 1956 and now back in print, Kenny's Window is Maurice Sendak's debut as a writer.

Fans of Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are will love Very Far Away--now back in print First published in 1957, Very Far Away is the second book Sendak both wrote and illustrated. A young boy with a new baby sibling must learn to cope with his mother's sudden lack of attention, so he sets off to find "very far away." The Chicago Sunday Tribune praised Very Far Away, saying, "Maurice Sendak's new picture story has all the charm and originality of his other work--plus an extra dash of humor and sense of kinship with small boys." First published in 1957 and now back in print, Very Far Away is Maurice Sendak at his early best.

En magiskt lekfull räknesaga för de yngsta! Den flerfaldigt belönade amerikanska barnboksgiganten och Almapristagaren Maurice Sendaks genialiska trolleriföreställning bjuder läsarna på underbar humor, utsökta illustrationer och en genialisk bildberättelse för alla som vill lära sig räkna till 10. En liten pojke, Mino, trollar fram kaniner ur en hatt: 1, 2, 3 ... och så vidare upp till 10. Men där och då är det på tok för många ostyriga kaniner som skuttar överallt, och han trollar snabbt bort dem en efter en tillbaka ner i hatten: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 ... Bildberättelsen, som gjordes på 70-talet, gavs för första gången ut som bilderbok 2024, 12 år efter författarens död. Läs också: Till vildingarnas land

Higglety pigglety pop The dog has eaten the mop The pig's in a hurryThe cat's in a flurryHigglety pigglety pop From these lines of a Mother Goose nursery rhyme, Maurice Sendak has elaborated a modern fairy tale of multiple themes. Its comic surface is the tale of Jennie the Sealyham terrier, who packs her black leather bag with the gold buckles and goes out into the world to look for something more than everything. The World Mother Goose Theater is preparing a new production, and they are looking for a leading lady--but experience is needed.The masterful pen and ink drawings transform Jennie's story in a manner that is typically Sendakian. Higglety Pigglety Pop Or There Must Be More to Life can be compared, in its complexity, humor, and depth of feeling, only with Sendak's own Where the Wild Things Are. HarperCollins is proud to present this new edition of Higglety Pigglety Pop that has been printed in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation to ensure that Maurice Sendak's original pen and ink artwork has been reproduced to the highest standards. PRAISE FOR HIGGLETY PIGGLETY POP - An ALA Notable Children's Books of 1967- A 1968 Fanfare Honor List Selection- A School Library Journal Best Book of 1967- A Library of Congress Best Children's Book of 1967

Never published before, and now in adorable board book, Ten Little Rabbits are pulled out of a hat by Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are. 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!

Nyoversættelse. Der hvor vilddyrene bor er en af børnelitteraturens klassikere. Den udkom i 1963 og har på verdensplan solgt tæt på 50 millioner eksemplarer. Den prisbelønnede amerikanske børnebogsforfatter og illustrator Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) har både tegnet og skrevet. Leif Panduro var den første til at oversætte bogen til dansk i 1967 under titlen Villy Vilddyr. Bogen udgives nu i en nyoversættelse, der læner sig mere op ad originalmanuskriptet, Where the Wild Things Are. Billedbogen er en hyldest til børns fantasi. Den aften, hvor drengen Max bliver smidt i seng uden aftensmad, fordi han har været uartig, forvandler væggene på hans værelse sig pludselig til en frodig skov. En vild rejse begynder.

*An Instant Indie Bestseller*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 "Counting from 1 to 10 and back again--that's the concept in this never-before-published book from the renowned children's book creator. With pure Sendak whimsy, this simple story will grab readers' attention. Useful as a counting book for young children, this charmer also lends itself to home or classroom discussions of strategies for recognizing and dealing with obstacles and frustration. A newly discovered treasure from a beloved children's book magician." --School Library Journal (starred review)"This previously unpublished treasure from the late Sendak recalls the creator's Nutshell Library in its gentle-hued simplicity. The action runs full circle from mirth to mayhem and back, and droll, controlled sketches order the chaos, highlighting each new development, beat by beat, en route to a satisfying 'all done." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"The M emblazoned on his stage podium could just as well stand for Max or Mickey or Maurice, as another little boy with flair, talent, and determination. There's also drama in the changing expressions on the boy's face as a magic trick that begins in pride and insouciance starts to overwhelm him. A true Sendak hero, he sets himself to rights. Goes straight to the heart. " --Horn Book (starred review)A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION

From the acclaimed author-artist Maurice Sendak comes a Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a fantastical dream world. This comic fantasy will delight readers of all ages with playful illustrations and an imaginative world only Sendak could create. In the Night Kitchen is the classic story of Mickey's adventures in the bakers' kitchen as they prepare our morning cake. "Milk in the batter Milk in the batter We bake cake and nothing's the matter " the bakers sing. The bakers in the night kitchen need more milk for their batter, but then Mickey falls into the cake They decide to put him in the oven anyway, but Mickey has different plans. He escapes in a plane made of bread dough and helps the bakers find the milk at last."A celebration of the primal, sensory world of childhood and an affirmation of its imaginative potency," proclaimed Children's Books and Their Creators.

From the acclaimed author-artist Maurice Sendak comes a Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a fantastical dream world. This comic fantasy will delight readers of all ages with playful illustrations and an imaginative world only Sendak could create.In the Night Kitchen is the classic story of Mickey's adventures in the bakers' kitchen as they prepare our morning cake. "Milk in the batter Milk in the batter We bake cake and nothing's the matter " the bakers sing.The bakers in the night kitchen need more milk for their batter, but then Mickey falls into the cake They decide to put him in the oven anyway, but Mickey has different plans. He escapes in a plane made of bread dough and helps the bakers find the milk at last."A celebration of the primal, sensory world of childhood and an affirmation of its imaginative potency," proclaimed Children's Books and Their Creators.

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.

Random House presents the audio CD edition of A Sendak Collection by Maurice Sendak, read by Tom Hollander.