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Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death

February 6, 2024 • The late author-illustrator, creator of Pierre and Where the Wild Things Are, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book Ten Little Rabbits.

Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death

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Book News: Battle Over Maurice Sendak's Book Collection Sparks A Lawsuit

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Book News: Battle Over Maurice Sendak's Book Collection Sparks A Lawsuit

November 11, 2014 • The dispute centers on many of the late author's rare books, which a Philadelphia museum says are being withheld by Sendak's trustees. Also: Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy may be coming to HBO.

Book News: Michael Vick Cancels Book Tour Because Of Threats

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Book News: Michael Vick Cancels Book Tour Because Of Threats

March 13, 2013 • Also: Maurice Sendak's watercolors; the longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction is announced; and complaints against Bob Woodward's book on John Belushi.

Book News: Anger Over 'Superman' Author Who Condemns Homosexuality

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Book News: Anger Over 'Superman' Author Who Condemns Homosexuality

February 12, 2013 • Also: A school will be named after Maurice Sendak; poetic parking regulations; and Amish romance novels.

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What's Your Favorite Sendak Memory?

May 8, 2012 • For decades his books have enchanted children and parents alike. Share your memories.

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Maurice Sendak, Author Of 'Where The Wild Things Are', Dies

May 8, 2012 • Beloved children's author Maurice Sendak is dead at 83. The award winning author and illustrator of 'Where The Wild Things Are' was controversial for his depictions of children facing peril.