Maurice Sendak

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.

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 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.

4 Snowy Tales "Snowball Fight" "Winter Solstice" "Snowbound" "Little Bear and The North Pole"

A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.

The 1987 Glyndebourne production of Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges, designed by Maurice Sendak and directed by Frank Corsaro.

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"

Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy in this animated short adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1970 Caldecott Honor children's picture book.

4 Family Tales

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!

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.

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.

Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories" brings 3 Maurice Sendak stories to life on the screen. 1- Where the Wild Things Are (Music and Narration by Peter Schickele) 2- The Nutshell Kids (Charming Poems set to music including "Alligators All Around", "Pierre", "One Was Johnny", and "Chicken Soup With Rice") 3- In The Night Kitchen (Narrated by Peter Schickele)

Convinced of her limitless talent, charm, and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they perform in her pretend movie.

This beloved classic from Maurice Sendak has helped introduce the months and seasons to generations of children. Music written and performed by Carole King.

From A to Zippity zound, Alligators All Around has made learning the ABCs fun for over fifty years. The combination of Maurice Sendak’s signature humor and artwork creates all-around irresistible alphabet fun.

For over fifty years, children have cared about Pierre, Maurice Sendak’s story about a little boy who doesn’t care about anything. Music written and performed by Carole King

From one to ten and back again, children have been counting along with Maurice Sendak’s One Was Johnny for over fifty years. Music written and performed by Carole King. Based on the Maurice Sendak book.

Oliver Knussen's operatic adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic picture book. Designed by Sendak for Glyndebourne's stage.

Follows a young bear as he goes on exciting adventures in the forest, gets into trouble and learns new things with his friends, including Emily, Duck, Hen, Cat, and Owl. His parents are Mother Bear, who is always there when he needs her, and Father Bear, a fisherman who is often at sea. Based on books by Else Holmelund Minarik.

God has abandoned Heaven. It's 1985: the Reagans are in the White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. In Manhattan, Prior Walter tells Louis, his lover of four years, he's ill; Louis leaves but as disease and loneliness ravage Prior, guilt invades Louis. Joe Pitt, a Mormon Republican attorney, is pushed by right-wing fixer Roy Cohn toward a job at the Justice Department. Pitt and Cohn are closeted: Pitt, out of shame and religious turmoil; Cohn, to preserve his power and access. Pitt's wife Harper is strung out on Valium, aching to escape a sexless marriage. An angel invites Prior to be a prophet in death.

About a family of seven monsters and their mother. Each monster is named after a different number from one to seven, and each has unique physical characteristics.

The humorous everyday lives of happy hippos George and Martha, and the enduring friendship they share. Based on the books by James Marshall.