About
Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.
Filmography
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life2010 · Executive Producer, Author
Where the Wild Things Are2009 · Producer, Book
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges2009 · Set Designer, Costume Design
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band2005 · Executive Producer
The Little Bear Movie2001 · Executive Producer, Book
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories2001 · Writer
Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear1999 · Creator
Little Bear: Winter Tales1997 · Creator, Writer
Little Bear: Family Tales1997 · Creator
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires1991 · Book
In The Night Kitchen1987 · Author
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture1986 · Production Design, Storyboard, Costume Design
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life1986 · Book
Simple Gifts1977 · Writer
Where the Wild Things Are1975 · Book
Really Rosie1975 · Art Direction, Director, Writer
One Was Johnny1962 · Writer
Alligators All Around1962 · Writer, Director