Who Was Maurice Sendak?
Who Was Maurice Sendak? by Janet B. Pascal is an illustrated biography published by Penguin on June 27, 2013. This 112-page book explores the life and career of Maurice Sendak, a prominent figure in children’s literature known for his unique storytelling and artistic style. The narrative begins with Sendak’s birth on the same day as Mickey Mouse’s debut, highlighting his early fascination with cartoons and his journey to becoming an illustrator.
Readers will discover insights into Sendak’s childhood, including his love for reading during times of illness, and how this shaped his future work. The biography covers significant milestones in his career, focusing on his well-known works such as Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen, which addressed complex themes like anger and abandonment in children’s literature. This edition provides a comprehensive look at both his professional achievements and personal life, making it suitable for young readers interested in the history of art and literature in the United States during the 20th century.
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It seems entirely fitting that Maurice Sendak was born on the same day that Mickey Mouse first made his cartoon debut–June 10, 1928. Sendak was crazy about cartoons and comic books, and at twelve, after seeing Disney’s Fantasia, he decided that he was going to become an illustrator. His love of childrens books began early: often sick and confined to bed, little Maurice read and read and read. Though many of his own stories were light and funny, the most important ones–Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There–dealt with anger, jealousy, abandonment, content that had never before been the subject of picture books. As well as covering career highlights, this easy to read, illustrated biography also describes the personal life of this genius.
Who Was Maurice Sendak is perfect for kids wild about one of the most influential children’s book artists of the twentieth century!
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