"But the wild things cried,
'Oh please don't go - We'll eat you up - We love you so!"
~ Where the Wild Things Are ~
“Children do live in fantasy and reality; they move back and forth very easily in a way we no longer remember how to do."
~ Maurice Sendak ~
“And the wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws.”
~ Where the Wild Things Are ~
and taught me to always embrace the royal rumpus,
"'And now,' cried Max, 'Let the wild rumpus start!'"
~ Where the Wild Things Are ~
~ Nel ~
We will all miss him, however, his legacy will long live on.
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Oh, Nel. What a sweet tribute. My oldest daughter loved this book so much, and she adored Max.
ReplyDeleteI always thought my brother was secretly Max. Loved this book and all of his illustrations and other books too. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh- How I loved his books. I always thought it was funny that he was such a testy, gruff sort of man but had this wonderful talent that showed itself in children's literature. Huggs- He will be sadly missed. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteA great tribute to a much loved author
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute. My son put on an event at Apple London with the Director of the film version of this great book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful creative man. Thank you for the nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful tribute to a much loved author. How many 1st Halloween costumes have been "Max" these past many years. My grandson and my great-nephew were both "Max" this past Halloween and recognized by all. RIP Maurice. Children the world over will always love you.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute. You are a special lady. Great post! Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteWhat a fitting tribute to a talented and much loved author. He will be missed.
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Masn nice photos and intressting words!
Have a nice Day
Kathrine
Oh how true. Maurice Sendak was probably one of my first authors that WOKE ME UP as a child. HI NEL! SAY HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO YOUR MOM FOR ME! Anita
ReplyDeleteI have long loved Maurice Sendak. My daughter, now 36 grew up with "Chicken Soup With Rice". It was her favorite book and at age two she had it memorized.
ReplyDeleteA sad day for all of us! Did you happen to see him on a taped interview that was some time ago for the Colbert show. So funny!
A LOVELY tribute! I recently revisited this story when my children brought the film home from school. It brought back so many childhood memories, and so lovely that my children are now so into reading his work as well. He will be missed. Paula x
ReplyDeletep.s. A LOVELY blog - so happy to have found you.
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Oh how I enjoy your friendship my dear. MERCI BEAUCOUP for joining and have FUN putting a post together! MORE INFO TO COME, but for now, you are on my list! LOVE TO YOU MON AMIE! Anita
Dear Sheri
ReplyDeleteI hope your Mother's Day was blessed with love and joy.
Thank you so much for visiting and leaving me such a kind note about my coach and baby.. Yes, it was very time consuming, but enjoyed every minute.. Thank you so much.
NEL!
What a beautiful tribute to a much loved Author..
Blessings,
Penny
Love, love, love. Thank you for the great quotes.
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