About the artist:

Maurice Bernard Sendak was a world-renowned American illustrator and writer of children's books. He illustrated nearly a hundred picture books throughout a career that spanned more than 60 years. Some of his best known books include "Chicken Soup with Rice," "Where the Wild Things Are", and "In the Night Kitchen". Sendak was largely a self-taught artist. His characters, stories, and inspirations were drawn from among his own neighbors, family, pop culture, historical sources, literary influences, and long-held childhood memories. He won numerous awards, including a Caldecott Award. His books continue to be read by millions of children and adults all over the world.