Best illustrated books all over the world
This picture book is a warm collection of short verses and little stories about children playing, pretending, and figuring out the world together. Ruth Krauss’s text is simple and playful, and Maurice Sendak’s drawings capture the small, everyday dramas and joys of childhood. It’s an early example of how well […]
Very Far Away is Maurice Sendak’s second picture book as both author and illustrator, following Kenny’s Window. The story is about a little boy who, after getting in trouble at home, decides to run away in search of “very far away.” Along the way, he meets talking animals and a […]
The Giant Story is a tender and playful tale about an unlikely friendship between a little boy and a gentle giant. Written by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers and brought to life with Maurice Sendak’s warm, expressive illustrations, the book explores themes of kindness, acceptance, and the joy of companionship. One […]