Sendak, Maurice
Overview
| Works: | 2,130 works in 7,194 publications in 21 languages and 198,764 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Picture books Fantasy fiction High interest-low vocabulary books Fairy tales Poetry Stories in rhyme Biographies Readers (Publications) |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Librettist, Director, Interviewee, Designer, Costume designer, Set designer , Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Other, Creator, Artist, Producer, Compiler, Contributor, Production personnel, Scenarist, Dedicator, Translator, Performer, Editor, 001, dsn, Collaborator, Narrator, Film editor, Photographer, Conceptor, Composer, Actor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.S47, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Maurice Sendak
- The art of Maurice Sendak by Selma G Lanes( Book )
- My brother's book by Maurice Sendak( Book )
- A Caldecott celebration : six artists and their paths to the Caldecott Medal by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- Caldecott & Co. : notes on books and pictures by Maurice Sendak( Book )
- Maurice Sendak by Amy Sonheim( Book )
- Who was Maurice Sendak? by Janet B Pascal( Book )
- Angels and wild things : the archetypal poetics of Maurice Sendak by John Cech( Book )
- There's a mystery there : the primal vision of Maurice Sendak by Jonathan Cott( Book )
- Maurice Sendak : a celebration of the artist and his work by Maurice Sendak( Book )
- Maurice Sendak by Charlotte Guillain( )
- Maurice Sendak by Julie Von Bergen( )
- Maurice Sendak by Mae Woods( Book )
- The art of Maurice Sendak by Selma G Lanes( Book )
- Behind the scenes of a Broadway musical by Bill Powers( Book )
- Maurice Sendak by Julie Berg( Book )
- Posters by Maurice Sendak by Maurice Sendak( Book )
- Maurice Sendak by Hal Marcovitz( Book )
- Maurice Sendak by Eric Braun( Book )
- Maurice Sendak library : the nutshell kids ; Where the wild things are ; In the night kitchen( Visual )
- Maurice Sendak : king of the wild things by Jodie Shepherd( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Maurice Sendak
Where the wild things are by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
565 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 17 languages and held by 13,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king
565 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 17 languages and held by 13,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king
Little bear by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Book
)
94 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 5,191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party
94 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 5,191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party
In the night kitchen by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
129 editions published between 1970 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 5,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little boy's dream-fantasy in which he helps three fat bakers get milk for their cake batter
129 editions published between 1970 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 5,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little boy's dream-fantasy in which he helps three fat bakers get milk for their cake batter
Little Bear's visit by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Book
)
90 editions published between 1961 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 4,443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear enjoys a visit with his grandparents
90 editions published between 1961 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 4,443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear enjoys a visit with his grandparents
The wheel on the school by
Meindert De Jong(
Book
)
34 editions published between 1954 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 4,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Six school children bring the storks (harbingers of good luck) back to their little Dutch village. (A story) written with dramatic power and a deep insight into the minds and hearts of children."--Booklist. Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book
34 editions published between 1954 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 4,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Six school children bring the storks (harbingers of good luck) back to their little Dutch village. (A story) written with dramatic power and a deep insight into the minds and hearts of children."--Booklist. Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book
A kiss for Little Bear by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Recording
)
70 editions published between 1968 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear's thank-you kiss from grandmother gets passed on to him by many animals and greatly aids the skunks' romance
70 editions published between 1968 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bear's thank-you kiss from grandmother gets passed on to him by many animals and greatly aids the skunks' romance
Chicken soup with rice : a book of months by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
72 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trip through the months with chicken soup and rice!
72 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trip through the months with chicken soup and rice!
Little Bear's friend by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Book
)
55 editions published between 1950 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 3,661 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One summer Little Bear makes friends with Emily and her doll Lucy. When summer ends, Emily and Lucy leave and Little Bear is sad--until he writes his very first letter
55 editions published between 1950 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 3,661 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One summer Little Bear makes friends with Emily and her doll Lucy. When summer ends, Emily and Lucy leave and Little Bear is sad--until he writes his very first letter
Father Bear comes home by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Book
)
61 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 3,540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea
61 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 3,540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea
Outside over there by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride--Résumé de l'éditeur
49 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride--Résumé de l'éditeur
Mr. Rabbit and the lovely present by
Charlotte Zolotow(
Book
)
65 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young girl, at a loss as to the choice of a birthday present for her mother, seeks help from a willing and wise rabbit
65 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young girl, at a loss as to the choice of a birthday present for her mother, seeks help from a willing and wise rabbit
Where the wild things are by
Oliver Knussen(
Visual
)
87 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at the time, Max not only runs away physically, but runs toward a world in his imagination. This world, an ocean away, is inhabited by large wild beasts, including Carol who has the same temperament as Max. Instead of eating Max like they normally would with creatures of his type, the wild things befriend Max after he proclaims himself a king who can magically solve all their problems
87 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at the time, Max not only runs away physically, but runs toward a world in his imagination. This world, an ocean away, is inhabited by large wild beasts, including Carol who has the same temperament as Max. Instead of eating Max like they normally would with creatures of his type, the wild things befriend Max after he proclaims himself a king who can magically solve all their problems
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's farm by
Betty Bard MacDonald(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1954 and 1995 in English and Swedish and held by 2,584 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is back with special cures for the not truthful, the pet forgetter, the fraidy-cat, the destructive child, and the child who continually says, "I can't find it."
20 editions published between 1954 and 1995 in English and Swedish and held by 2,584 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is back with special cures for the not truthful, the pet forgetter, the fraidy-cat, the destructive child, and the child who continually says, "I can't find it."
Nutcracker by
E. T. A Hoffmann(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl receives an enchanted nutcracker from her godfather and after many adventures, the nutcracker becomes a handsome prince
14 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl receives an enchanted nutcracker from her godfather and after many adventures, the nutcracker becomes a handsome prince
Zlateh the goat and other stories by
Isaac Bashevis Singer(
Book
)
62 editions published between 1966 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven tales that began in middle-European Jewish folklore about the inhabitants of the village of Chelm
62 editions published between 1966 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven tales that began in middle-European Jewish folklore about the inhabitants of the village of Chelm
Higglety pigglety pop!, or, there must be more to life by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
43 editions published between 1967 and 2015 in English and French and held by 2,324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bored with her luxurious life, Jennie goes out into the world to look for "something more than everything". She learns that the World Mother Goose Theatre needs a leading lady and eventually finds herself the star of the show
43 editions published between 1967 and 2015 in English and French and held by 2,324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bored with her luxurious life, Jennie goes out into the world to look for "something more than everything". She learns that the World Mother Goose Theatre needs a leading lady and eventually finds herself the star of the show
Dear Mili : an old tale by
Wilhelm Grimm(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to save her daughter from a terrible war, the mother sends her into the forest telling her to return in three days. She meets St. Joseph who cares for her for three days, which in reality is thirty years
18 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to save her daughter from a terrible war, the mother sends her into the forest telling her to return in three days. She meets St. Joseph who cares for her for three days, which in reality is thirty years
The house of sixty fathers by
Meindert De Jong(
Book
)
29 editions published between 1954 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alone in a sampan with his pig and three ducklings, a little Chinese boy is whirled down a raging river, back to the town from which he and his parents had escaped the invading Japanese, and spends long and frightening days regaining his family and new home
29 editions published between 1954 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alone in a sampan with his pig and three ducklings, a little Chinese boy is whirled down a raging river, back to the town from which he and his parents had escaped the invading Japanese, and spends long and frightening days regaining his family and new home
No fighting, no biting! by
Else Holmelund Minarik(
Book
)
26 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sometimes Rosa and Willy behave like the two little alligators in the stories Cousin Joan tells them
26 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sometimes Rosa and Willy behave like the two little alligators in the stories Cousin Joan tells them
Pierre : a cautionary tale in five chapters and a prologue by
Maurice Sendak(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There once was a boy named Pierre who only would say, "I don't care!" Read his story, my friend, for you'll find at the end that a suitable moral lies there
51 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There once was a boy named Pierre who only would say, "I don't care!" Read his story, my friend, for you'll find at the end that a suitable moral lies there
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Related Identities
- Minarik, Else Holmelund Bibliographic antecedent Other Author Scenarist Creator
- Harper & Row, Publishers Publisher Distributor Printer
- De Jong, Meindert 1906-1991 Author
- Krauss, Ruth Other Author
- Harper & Brothers Publisher
- Wong, Jeanyee 1920-2017 Calligrapher
- Farrar, Straus, and Giroux Publisher
- Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress)
- Grimm, Wilhelm 1786-1859 Other Author Creator
- Little Bear (Fictitious character : Minarik)
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American fiction Animals Baking Bears Birthdays Brothers and sisters Cake Caldecott Medal Children's costumes Children's literature Children's stories Children--Conduct of life Christmas stories Conduct of life Depression, Mental Determination (Personality trait) Dolls Dreams Fairy tales Families Fantasy Fantasy fiction Folklore Friendship Gifts Goblins Grandparent and child Horn (Musical instrument) Humorous stories Illustrated children's books Illustrators Imagination Imagination in children Infants Kidnapping Kings and rulers Little Bear (Fictitious character : Minarik) Milk Monsters Months Mothers and daughters Mothers and sons Netherlands Rabbits Runaway children Sendak, Maurice Sisters Storks Temper tantrums United States
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Alternative Names
Joslin, Sesyle
Maurice Bernard Sendak
Maurice Sendak American illustrator and writer of children's books
Maurice Sendak americký spisovatel, autor dětské literatury
Maurice Sendak Amerikaans schrijver
Maurice Sendak auteur pour enfants américain
Maurice Sendak Children's writer
Maurice Sendak escriptor i il·lustrador de literatura infantil estatunidenc
Maurice Sendak scrittore e illustratore statunitense
Maurice Sendak US-amerikanischer Illustrator, Kinderbuchautor und Bühnenmaler
Maurice Sendak yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija ja kuvittaja
Sendak, M.
Sendak-Manz-Udry 1928-2012
Sendak Maurice Bernard
Sendak, Maurice Bernard 1928-2012
Sendaḳ, Moris
Sendaḳ, Moris 1928-2012
Sendakku, Mōrisu 1928-2012
Sīndāk, Mūrīs 1928-2012
Морис Сендак
Моріс Сендак
Сендак М. Б. 1928-2012
Сендак, Морис
Մորիս Սենդակ
מוריס סנדק
סנדק, מוריס 1928-2012
موريس سينداك
موریس سنداک
മൗറിസ് സെൻഡാക്ക്
მორის სენდაკი
모리스 센댁
샌닥, 모리스 1928-2012
센닥, 모리스 1928-2012
센타크, 모리 1928-2012
センダーク, モーリス
センダック, M.
センダック, モーリス
センダック, モーリス, 1928-2012
モ-りス.センダック
モ-りス.センダック 1928-2012
モ-リス.センダック
モ-リス.センダック 1928-2012
モーリス・センダック
莫里斯・桑达克
莫里斯·桑達克 兒童文學作家
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