CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 6, 2011
"Edgier than Sesame's original, this contains all the layered meaning that makes Sendak's books readable over and over. (Picture book. 4 & up)"
A master reincarnates his old
Sesame Street cartoon with a dark pathos and fascinating manic energy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
"Readers will answer, "AGAIN!" (Pop-up. All ages)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2005
"Readers will relish the reappearance of the iconic Max and the recognition of their own capricious allegiances. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Sendak illustrates Krauss's 1948 original with visual and thematic references to his own Wild Things, interpreting a small drama in 27 words as a tale of childhood rivalry.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2003
"A heartbreaking, hopeful masterpiece with powerful implications for contemporary readers. (Picture book. 8+)"
This brilliant and disturbing rendition of an old Czech opera honors history in a stunning piece of art.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 5, 1999
"The author's and illustrator's names guarantee good sales, but children are unlikely to care for this, and as a memento mori, it falters next to Marshall's The Owl and the Pussycat. (Picture Book. 8-11)"
With a connection between plot and pictures that's often fitful, this patchy star vehicle is more likely to confuse than amuse.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 1995
"It's a mish-mash to please both jolly giants and little people alike. (Picture book. 7-9)"
