Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

-An American illustrator and writer of children’s books.-Born June 10th, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York-Died May 8th 2012 at the age of 83 in Danbury, Connecticut -He was widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are (Published in 1963)

- Illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Minarik- Sendak says “Doing books and pictures is the only is the only true happiness I’ve ever enjoyed in my life. It’s just sublime.” It’s magic time.” - Sendak decided to become an illustrator after watching Walt Disney’s film Fantasia at the age of twelve.- Wrote AND illustrated Where the Wild Things Are - The book was originally Where the Wild Horses Are

Fun Facts

• Where the Wild Things Are• In the Night Kitchen• Outside Over There• Chicken Soup with Rice• Nutshell Library • Bumble Ardy• My Brother’s Book• Alligators All Around• We are all in the dumps with Jack and Guy• The Sign on Rosie’s Door • Kenny’s Window• One Was Johnny• Seven Little Monsters

About The Author

Book List

-Make Your Own Monster Lesson Plan: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-1-2/68864-where-the-wild-things-are-lesson-plan/-Maurice Sendak interview on life and last interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NWgmoG236s-Read more about Maurice Sendak: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Sendak-Listen to the Ebook reading of Where the Wild Things Are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bptuYPvfgk

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