Honor1954
Maurice Sendak: books and awards
Maurice Sendak (1928 to 2012) changed what a picture book could be. Where the Wild Things Are won the Caldecott Medal in 1964, and he received seven Caldecott Honors as well.
Maurice Sendak wrote or illustrated 8 books on our shelf that won or were recognized by the Caldecott Medal, between 1954 and 1982. One of them won. Most are for ages 3 to 5 and ages 6 to 8.
Award-winning books by Maurice Sendak
Honor1954
Honor1959
What Do You Say, Dear?
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Credit: Sesyle Joslin
Ages 3 to 5, Ages 6 to 8
Honor1960
Honor1962
Little Bear's Visit
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Credit: Else Holmelund Minarik
Ages 3 to 5, Ages 6 to 8
Honor1963
Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Credit: Charlotte Zolotow
Ages 3 to 5, Ages 6 to 8
Winner1964
Where the Wild Things Are
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Sent to bed without supper, Max sails away to the land of the wild things, becomes their king, and comes home to find his supper waiting. One of the most loved picture books ever made.
Ages 3 to 5, Ages 6 to 8
Honor1971
Honor1982