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Maurice Sendak

5 stars across 27 books

Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.

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The Nutcracker

28th July 2016

The Nutcracker

A beautiful telling of the Nutcracker fairy tale, with exciting activities, colouring pages and a gorgeous eight-card 3D... MoreThe Nutcracker

(9 reviews) Review

Beertjie

20th July 2013

Beertjie

(0 reviews) Review

Beertjie Se Vriendin

20th July 2013

Beertjie Se Vriendin

(0 reviews) Review

Little Bear

8th March 2013

Little Bear

(0 reviews) Review

The Moon

27th December 2014

The Moon

The moon is a fun wordless story about a little mouse achieving his dream, and proving that anything is possible when yo... MoreThe Moon

(0 reviews) Review

Mr Rabbit And The Lovely Present

3rd January 2002

Mr Rabbit And The Lovely Present

Little Girl really needs to find a birthday present for her mother in her favourite colour. But with so many things to c... MoreMr Rabbit And The Lovely Present

(0 reviews) Review

Pappa Beer Kom Huis Toe

15th September 2013

Pappa Beer Kom Huis Toe

(0 reviews) Review

Beertjie Gaan Kuier

15th September 2013

Beertjie Gaan Kuier

(0 reviews) Review

Father Bear Comes Home

30th July 2015

Father Bear Comes Home

Little Bear's father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him - even if h... MoreFather Bear Comes Home

(0 reviews) Review

I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket Book

4th September 2000

I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket Book

This collection of verse offers 170 rhymes: rhymes of insult and retaliation; of teasing and repartee; rhymes for skippi... MoreI Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket Book

(0 reviews) Review