Quote of the day
We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand.
Maurice Sendak
Born: June 10, 1928
Died: May 8, 2012 (aged 83)
Bio: Maurice Bernard Sendak 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.
Known for:
- Where the Wild Things Are (1963)
- In the Night Kitchen (1970)
- Outside Over There (1981)
- Nutshell Library (1962)
- Chicken Soup with Rice (1962)
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