Kenny’s window

Kenny’s Window is the first book Maurice Sendak both wrote and illustrated. It tells the dreamy, tender story of a boy named Kenny, who one night begins to wonder about life and happiness. In his sleep he enters a magical world and sets out to answer seven mysterious questions. Along the way he meets talking animals, a wise rooster, and other companions who guide his search. With quiet prose and expressive early drawings, Sendak explores childhood wonder, longing, and the power of imagination. Though less known than his later works, this debut as both author and illustrator offers a moving glimpse of the themes that would define his career.