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Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are

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One of my favorite authors of all time has to be Maurice Sendak, he started off as a comic book writer and then eventually found his passion for picture books and made one of the greatest picture books known to us today “Where the Wild Things Are”. Maurice Sendak is one of the most renowned children’s author, he was born on June 10, 1928 in New York City he also studied at the Art Students League and illustrated more than 80 books by other writers before authoring one himself. One of his most famous books that got him noticed the most was the captivating picture book of Where the Wild Things Are. Maurice Sendaks childhood was one of art, he grew up in Brooklyn, New York who started to draw to pass the time but it was ultimately his talent and passion for art that landed him a part-time job at All-American Comics while in high school. …show more content…

Finding his true passion in children’s picture book Maurice then decided to make his 1963 masterpiece “Where the Wild Things Are” this picture book astounded the public’s creativity with this tale of a boy’s journey into an unfamiliar land filled with ugly and terrifying yet intriguing monsters. Ever since the success of Where the Wild Things Are it has sold millions and millions of copies all around the world as well being referenced by popular TV shows, movies and even bands. Maurice Sendak died on May 8, 2012 at a hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. Maurice Sendak will always be remembered for his great contributions to children’s literature and his

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