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.

A little boy's dream-fantasy in which he helps three fat bakers get milk for their cake batter.

This enchanting picture book introduces the beloved author to a new generation of readers, encouraging them to count from one to ten and back again as they watch the magic unfold before their very eyes.

Overview: Enter the world of Little Bear. Children will be entranced by Little Bear's trip to the moon, his birthday party, and his wishes and adventures. This is the first of the five classic books about Little Bear, introducing the funny and strikingly childlike bear cub and his friends. The combination of Else Holmelund Minarik's simple, yet eloquent, stories and Maurice Sendak's warm, tender illustrations have made this beloved character an enduring...

A lively story, told in song, about a boy named Johnny who is peacefully reading a book until he is intruded upon by one creature after another. After the ninth visitor, Johnny loses his patience and decides he must do something. Johnny begins counting backwards until each and every one of the creatures is gone.

A family of alligators is taken through the letters A through Z.

Little Bear's thank-you kiss from his 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,...