Maurice Sendak

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Maurice Sendak

Born June 10, 1928 · Brooklyn, New York United States

Died May 8, 2012 · aged 83

Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, an…

Known For

Where the Wild Things AreWhere the Wild Things Are · 2009
Where the Wild Things Are
6.52009
MovieAdventureDrama
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
The Little Bear MovieThe Little Bear Movie · 2001
The Little Bear Movie
6.62001
MovieAnimationFamily
Little Bear and Father Bear go camping in the wilderness where Little Bear encounters all kinds of new sights and sounds: an eagle's flight, a wolf's howl... and a wild little bear named Cub fishing in a stream. Even though they're from different worlds, Little Bear and Cub become fast friends.
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to LifeHigglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life · 2010
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
7.12010
MovieFamilyFantasy
Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home to discover what that is.
Simple GiftsSimple Gifts · 1977
Simple Gifts
10.01977
MovieAnimationTV Movie
A collection of animated Christmas shorts: An original Maurice Sendak piece about a boy with nothing to give for Christmas -- An excerpt from the early part of Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" set in a time of extreme cold in Tudor England -- A short based on the Toonerville Trolley -- A bittersweet excerpt from Moss Hart's autobiography "Act One" narrated by Jose Ferrer -- A reading from the Christmas day entry from the diary of 11-year-old Teddy Roosevelt -- A reading of a letter by Captain Edward James Hulse describing the surprising Christmas Truce of 1914 -- An animated version by R.O. Blechman of his own book "Tutto Esaurito" (No Vacancy) about the travels of Mary and Joseph.
Nutcracker: The Motion PictureNutcracker: The Motion Picture · 1986
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
6.61986
MovieFamilyFantasy
In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Little Bear: Winter TalesLittle Bear: Winter Tales · 1997
Little Bear: Winter Tales
9.01997
MovieFamilyAnimation
4 Snowy Tales "Snowball Fight" "Winter Solstice" "Snowbound" "Little Bear and The North Pole"
Little Bear: Little Goblin BearLittle Bear: Little Goblin Bear · 1999
Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear
9.01999
MovieAnimationFamily
Similar to the DVD format, Little Goblin Bear is the VHS version of this story. With tales of "Goblin Night, Moonlight Serenade, How to Scare Ghosts and Thunder Monster"
Little Bear - Little Bear's BandLittle Bear - Little Bear's Band · 2005
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band
2005
MovieAnimationFamily
There’s nothing like friends and sharing special occasions with special friends! Little Bear and his friends put on a special show for Grandmother and Grandfather Bears’ anniversary. It’s a musical gala of songs and full of celebration!

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