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The acclaimed americanborn author of where the wild things are reflects on how it became the book of his life. Maurice sendak s caldecott medalwinning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and bestloved childrens books of all time. Maurice sendak has been called the picasso of childrens literature, and godfather to generations of readers. Maurice sendak, in full maurice bernard sendak, born june 10, 1928, brooklyn, new york, u. Weve run many, many interviews with and articles on sendak over the years of. When sendak wrote the book, the theme of dealing with dark emotions was rare in childrens literature, especially in picture book format. His award winning works have given reading pleasure to both children and adults alike.
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