"Let the wild rumpus start!" -- R.I.P Maurice Sendak

"There is no such thing as fantasy unrelated to reality." -Maurice Sendak 

Best known for his children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, as well as his beautiful illustrations, Sendak will be incredibly missed. 

C.S. Lewis once said, "A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” I can't think of a better quote that encompasses Sendak's work. He had the wonderful ability to make his readers enjoy life & discover their child. 

MSNBC posted this wonderful picture of Sendak with one of his characters. R.I.P, sir. Another great literary figure lost. You will be missed. 


The Guardian has posted a lovely obituary. You can read it here:  Maurice Sendak Obituary

Question: What's your favorite Sendak memory?