He also created a television cartoon and co-foundedĪ children's theater group, 'The Night Kitchen Theater.' Not many peopleĪre aware that Sendak's work includes librettos, costumes, and set designsįor opera and ballet.

In addition, the exhibit illustrates Sendak's move fromĬhildren's literature to other areas in the world of art. Courtesy of the Maurice Sendak Archives, Rosenbach Museum Heart.') Also on view are the books and wooden toys he and his brother I did learn to love them, and once I learned their history, it broke my 'They showed us love that was very heavy. 'They talked in a foreign language and pinched Were inspired by the immigrant Jewish relatives who came to his house toĮat during his childhood. (The lovable but slightly fearsome creatures in The Wild Things Neighbor and close friend, Ida Perles and the mystery and magic of New Of his youth the smells from the kitchens of his mother, Sadie, and his

Or remembered stories - the Brooklyn streets and neighborhood children Mirrored in his illustrationsĪnd woven into his stories are early childhood memories, first-hand experiences Heritage had a profound affect on his creations. Family photographsĪnd stories from Sendak's childhood show that his family life and Jewish In the Night Kitchen, and In Grandpa's House. Where the Wild Things Are, Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories, All this, while surroundedīy Sendak's original art, drafts, handwritten notes, and illustrations.Īdults and kids alike will be engrossed by the personalĮxperiences that molded Sendak's life and shaped his most well-known works, including Masterpieces while listening to classical music. Kids are also encouraged to create their own magnetic Read on Rosie's front stoop, slide into a giant bowl of Chicken Soup with Rice, and cook up some mischief with the bakers In the Night Kitchen. Kids can immerse themselves in their favorite Sendak storiesĪs they dress up like a Wild Thing and have a wild rumpus in the forest, Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia, PA.) January 31 and Sunday, February 1.) (left: Little Wild Thing, (Wild Rumpus Party opening weekend festivities will take place Saturday, Of photographs, video, book illustrations, music, and interactive adventures. Maurice Sendak In His Own Words and Picturesģ1, 2004, Strong Museum guests can sail off to adventure with Max at Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak In His OwnĬelebrate the life and work of one of the most famous andīeloved children's book authors and illustrators through a multi-media exhibit Please contact the Strong Museum directly through either this phone number If you have questions or comments regarding the source material, Material to Resource Library Magazine for the following article orĮssay. Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak In His Own Words and PicturesĮditor's note: The Strong Museum provided source

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