BOOKS by Maurice Sendak

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1	Where the Wild Things Are more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE was one of the first children's books to depict the sometimes subversive inner mind of a child. A seemingly straightforward tale about monsters, the story allows readers to deal with their fears of the unknown. Wearing a wolf suit and acting like a wild child, a boy named Max gets so out of control that his mother sends ... see all copies from £4.56! new only from £6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Donde Viven los Monstruos more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist Young Max acts too wild for his mother's liking, and is sent to his room without his supper. From there, he travels to a place inhabited by monsters who are scary, ridiculous, and lovable all at once. Max becomes their king, but comes to miss the comforts and love of home. Illustrated with finely detailed, color pen-and-ink drawings. Named one the ... see all copies from £6.96! new only from £7.12!
3	Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist An introduction to the months of the year via a rhyming text that also celebrates the wonders of chicken soup. Color illustrations accompany. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.87! \| first editions
4	George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends more books like this by James Marshall, Maurice Sendak (Foreword by) add to wishlist In this volume, all 35 of Marshall's beloved George and Martha stories are brought together to celebrate friendship. This collector's edition includes an Introduction by Maurice Sendak as well as appreciations by some of today's top children's authors and illustrators. Full color. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £12.35! \| first editions
5	Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue more books like this by Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) add to wishlist Despite the loving concern and interest of his parents, a young boy named Pierre won't say anything but "I don't care!" When his mother asks him what he wants for breakfast he answers, "I don't care!" When his father offers to let him fold the folding chair, Pierre replies, "I don't care!" Unable to motivate Pierre to care about anything, his ... see all copies from £5.23! new only from £5.88! \| first editions
6	In the Night Kitchen more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist Mickey goes on a romp in the wonderful night kitchen, where bakers make bread while the rest of the world sleeps. He imaginatively devises a way to get the milk the bakers need. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1970. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £4.67! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss more books like this by Theodor Geisel, Audrey Geisel (Foreword by), Maurice Sendak (Introduction by) add to wishlist These fabulous, whimsical paintings, created for his own pleasure and never shown to the public, show Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) in a whole new light. Depicting outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings, the paintings use a dazzling rainbow of hues not seen in the primary-color palette of his books for children, and exhibit a sophisticated and ... see all copies from £10.34! new only from £16.02! \| first editions
8	Mommy? more books like this by Arthur Yorinks, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Matthew Reinhart (Designer) add to wishlist They're all here! Everybody's favorite monsters are just going about their business when a plucky little boy wanders into their cuckoo house. And what does he want? He wants Mommy! No matter how scary these monsters are, there's no besting a little boy who's looking for his mommy. In one hilarious pop-up extravaganza after another, this kid shows ... see all copies from £6.63! new only from £7.74! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	I'll Be You and You Be Me more books like this by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of the thoughts and sayings of young children, illustrated with line drawings. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1954. see all copies from £5.48! new only from £9.60! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Outside Over There more books like this by Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) add to wishlist An unusual childlike fantasy, stunningly illustrated. see all copies from £1.91! new only from £7.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
11	Where the Wild Things Are, 25th Anniversary more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £65.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Little Bear Box Set more books like this by Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Photographer) add to wishlist In 1957, Harper published its first "I Can Read" title, "Little Bear," written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers see all copies from £7.74! new only from £8.59!
13 view cover	We Are All in the Dumps with Jack & Guy more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist Picture book versions of two Mother Goose rhymes--"We Are All in the Dumps" and "Jack and Guy". The rhymes and illustrations explore the ills of society and provide a commentary on contemporary life. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £5.07! new only from £10.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Brundibar more books like this by Professor Tony Kushner (Retold by), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Hans Krasa add to wishlist Based on a Czech opera for children that was performed 55 times by the children of the Terezin Nazi concentration camp, this tale of two children bullied by a bellowing hurdy-gurdy grinder is now told in this storybook. Illustrations. see all copies from £2.30! new only from £2.82! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Theatre for Young Audiences: 20 Great Plays for Children more books like this by Coleman A Jennings (Editor), Maurice Sendak (Foreword by) add to wishlist A collection of plays, many of which are based on favorite children's tales, including such titles as: "Charlotte's Web, " "Really Rosie, " "Wiley and the Hairy Man, " "Wise Men of Chelm, " and "The Crane Wife." see all copies from £8.92! new only from £10.67! \| first editions
16 view cover	Nutshell Library more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist "An alphabet book, a book of rhymes about each month, a counting book, and a cautionary tale are all written and illustrated by Sendak. What more could anyone ask?--"School Library Journal." see all copies from £2.94! new only from £10.51! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Jester Has Lost His Jingle more books like this by David Saltzman, Maurice Sendak (Afterword by) add to wishlist A jester is thrown out of the kingdom because he can no longer get anyone to laugh. As he travels from place to place he discovers that pain and suffering have drained all laughter out of the world. Will the jester be able to save people's ability to laugh and enjoy life? Illustrated with color paintings. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £8.66! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	A Very Special House more books like this by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this story, a little boy tells us about his very special house, where you can do anything you want and nobody says "stop, stop, stop." Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £5.14! new only from £9.60! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The Juniper Tree: And Other Tales from Grimm more books like this by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Lore Segal (Translator) add to wishlist This beautifully produced volume includes translations by the poet Randall Jarrell and illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1973. see all copies from £1.97! new only from £7.40! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Penthesilea more books like this by Heinrich Von Kleist, Heinrich Von Kleist, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) add to wishlist Heinrich von Kleist's verse drama of Achilles and Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons. see all copies from £6.57! new only from £26.62! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	What do you do, dear? more books like this by Sesyle Joslin add to wishlist A hilarious handbook of good manners in situations that nobody is likely to encounter. see all copies from £2.74! new only from £2.74! \| first editions
22	Little Bear Treasury more books like this by Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from £5.57! new only from £23.52! \| first editions
23 view cover	Higglety Pigglety Pop!: Or There Must Be More to Life more books like this by Maurice Sendak add to wishlist Jennie the dog has everything--a round pillow for upstairs, a square pillow for downstairs, a comb, a brush, two different bottles of pills, eyedrops, eardrops, a thermometer, a red wool sweater, and a master who loves her. Still, Jennie wants more from life. One night she packs her bags and goes in search of adventure. Black-and-white ... see all copies from £3.04! new only from £7.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Little Bear 50th Anniversary Edition more books like this by Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Else Holmelund Minarik add to wishlist These tender and eloquent stories about Little Bear are "told with a forthright simplicity that is never forced or artifically repetitious".--Language Arts. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £7.12! \| first editions
25 view cover	What Do You Say, Dear? more books like this by Sesyle Joslin, Maurice Sendak add to wishlist A humorous book about etiquette for very strange situations. Readers will learn the proper responses to such situations as: what to say when a brave knight saves you from a fierce dragoon, and how to respond when an evil cowboy asks, "Would you like me to shoot a hole in your head?" Humorous two-color illustrations accompany the text. Selected by ... see all copies from £2.13! new only from £2.13! \| first editions

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