Maurice Sendak, Author of 'Where the Wild Things Are' Passed Away: Have You Read the Classic Children's Book?

by The Big Question Posted 2012/05/08 20:09:21

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Pixie·MzAwesome♠ƤĦĂĔŢ♠ 2012/05/08 20:18:25

Yes

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He was such a great man who made am impact on so many peoples lives!
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0cean3yes 2012/05/19 04:19:19

Yes

Aww, it was one of my favorites..

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Swampdog 2012/05/09 17:58:00

Yes

It won the Newbury and Caldicot awards, I believe in 1964.

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Fenabarb 2012/05/09 08:55:13

Yes

it's a pity the film was a flop

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Somkey the Hores 2012/05/09 06:22:22

No

Never heard of it until the movie came out.
I'm an Uncle Wiggly bear, myself.

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BRIDGET 2012/05/09 05:51:04

Yes

THAT'S SAD-HIS BOOKS ARE WONDERFUL!!! I ALSO LIKE THE ODD POETRY OF SHELL SILVERSTEIN-WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS. TOO BADDDD

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NumptyNuts 2012/05/09 03:45:55

No

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I'm sorry to say I haven't but I'll be on Amazon rightaway to get copies. He sounds like a guy who had that rare alility to keep the joy of childhood and imagination alive throughout his lifetime. RIP

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L1 2012/05/09 03:34:09

Yes

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A long time ago, back in grade school.

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Corsair 2012/05/09 03:27:01

Yes

I loved this book when I was a kid.

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RoseyRhod 2012/05/09 03:08:54

Yes

+1
Truly a unique and wonderful story which will delight children (and adults) for generations to come. My parents read it to me, and I read it to my son. Rest in peace, Mr. Sendak.

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Independent Thinker 2012/05/09 03:07:48

Yes

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Great Book - Read this book to many students over the years! :)

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FrozenHeart 2012/05/09 02:28:34

Yes

+1
Beautiful book.

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XSummerX Tokio Hotel Freak(= 2012/05/09 02:08:50

Yes

Of course i read it. :)

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Diana 2012/05/09 02:05:21 (edited)
Jennifer 2012/05/09 01:39:36

Yes

The book is amazing! The movie was kinda lame :o/

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Little Fawn 2012/05/09 01:23:39

Yes

+1
Oh no! D: I can't believe he died. :((

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Tinka123 2012/05/09 01:04:55

Yes

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Of course, it's a classic. I read it as a child, now I read it to my son. The world has lost a great author and illustrator. RIP Maurice.

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Liz Del Rey 2012/05/09 01:00:38

Yes

and I have the game for wii

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Zion21 2012/05/09 00:58:30

Yes

+1
Of course. What a great shame. I'm going to buy this book on Amazon so I can remember all that this great author has given me.

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blackrings70 2012/05/09 00:09:21

Yes

Awe, RIP Maurice:(

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_Ganjaa 2012/05/09 00:07:48

Yes

i have read the book and i actually did a play on it in i think the seventh grade

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Pikachu 2012/05/08 23:52:08

Yes

It always scared me to death though

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The Rock n' Roller Chick 2012/05/08 23:16:33

Yes

+1
Poor Maurice. He was such a creative man. May he rest in peace.

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Werkea 2012/05/08 23:15:29

No

+1
the movie is good

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Stef an... to Werkea 2012/05/08 23:17:21

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And the book is even better, you should read it if you get the chance.

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toxic_phantom 2012/05/08 23:10:42

Yes

i despised the movie though.

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Osaka 2012/05/08 23:09:22

Yes

+3
My favorite is The Velveteen Rabbit! ^_^

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Stef and the City 2012/05/08 23:08:34

Yes

+4
The 35 of you who haven't read it need to crawl out from under that rock and head to your nearest library or bookstore immediately, especially if you have children.

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Xx{tHe GiRl On FiRe}xX 2012/05/08 22:57:49

Yes

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It was the first book I ever read! Exscuse me while I go cryy :''''(

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biizkit to Xx{tHe ... 2012/05/08 23:17:05

ikr :'(

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GoreGirl 2012/05/08 22:49:11

Yes

+2
It, along with How The Grinch Stole Christmas, were my favorite books when I was a kid. :)

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BlackwinterG36C 2012/05/08 22:21:49

Yes

+1
But not since I was a kid.

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niki 2012/05/08 22:15:52

Yes

+4
I've never considered it only a "children's" book.

I wish him well on his many new adventures.

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'Zedd 2012/05/08 22:08:26
Tank 2012/05/08 21:53:53

Yes

I just heard about his death on the news :( I don't know what to say..

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in vino veritas 2012/05/08 21:50:26

Yes

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Lord let me die just dont let me die out.Irish writers prayer. Maurice your legacy will live on.......

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biizkit 2012/05/08 21:45:45

Yes

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omg i cant believe hes gone he was such a great person i liked the movie but i loved the book <3

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Stef an... to biizkit 2012/05/08 23:11:11

+1
Yeah, the movie sort of fell short in comparison.

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biizkit to Stef an... 2012/05/08 23:16:09

+1
yea :/

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/05/08 21:40:30

Yes

+1
i actually liked it...

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Guru Casper BN-ZERO 2012/05/08 20:56:59

No

+2
I like to,someday!

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