Best illustrated books all over the world
A timeless picture book about Max, a boy who sails to the land of the Wild Things and becomes their king. Maurice Sendak’s iconic story, blending sparse text with powerful illustrations, captures childhood imagination, mischief, and the comfort of home. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, it remains one of […]
Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was an American children’s writer, illustrator, producer, actor, and director. He was born in America to Polish immigrants. At the age of 12, he was deeply impressed by the animated film Fantasia and decided to become an illustrator. He wrote his first book in 1951. He received […]
Dear Mili is a little-known fairy tale written by Wilhelm Grimm, the younger of the famous Brothers Grimm, in 1816. The story was sent as a letter to a young girl named Mili but remained unpublished for over 170 years. It tells of a mother sending her child into the […]
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 […]
This tender story follows a little girl who wants to find just the right birthday present for her mother. Unsure what to choose, she turns to Mr. Rabbit for advice, and together they imagine gifts as colorful and delightful as the world around them. Charlotte Zolotow’s lyrical text is paired […]
Maurice Sendak’s The Nutcracker offers a strikingly original vision of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic Christmas tale. Created in conjunction with Sendak’s celebrated set and costume designs for the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 1983 production, this book presents the familiar story of Clara, her mysterious godfather Drosselmeier, and the enchanted journey to the […]
What Do You Say, Dear? is a delightfully humorous picture book that teaches children manners in a playful and imaginative way. Through a series of whimsical scenarios—ranging from fancy tea parties to encounters with wild animals—the book asks, “What do you say, dear?” at just the right moments. Maurice Sendak’s […]