An era has passed. Maurice Sendak has passed away at the age of 83 (1928-2012).
‘Where the Wild Things Are‘ was a staple of my childhood. It inspired made up games filled with good and scary monsters. Running around hooting and hollering on the vast acreage I called home.
His direct approach to storytelling helped shape generations of storytellers.
Mr. Sendak, thank you for all your wonderful creations. Where ever you are, I hope you are running with the Wild Things.
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May 8, 2012 at 10:08 am
Loved that book!! Sad yet another author of childhood memories has past
May 8, 2012 at 10:11 am
I know. I read the story and my heart broke a little.
May 8, 2012 at 10:21 am
Great posting; a very sad loss! Just gave him my own post too
May 8, 2012 at 11:04 am
While a part of my childhood came to an end. I truly believe, once he gets settled where ever he goes, he’ll be whispering to other writers inspiring them. Thanks for stopping by.
May 8, 2012 at 10:24 am
Reblogged this on The Book Lover's Musings and commented:
Brilliant title to this post! Wish I had thought of it! Be wild, Maurice Sendak!
May 8, 2012 at 11:02 am
Thanks!
May 8, 2012 at 12:28 pm
I grew up with Where the Wild Things Are, and now my boys are growing up with it also. He left such a wonderful and imaginative legacy.
May 8, 2012 at 1:45 pm
He inspired my ‘rumpus’ making.
May 8, 2012 at 6:07 pm
May he rest happily with the wild things.
May 8, 2012 at 9:28 pm
As in all his stories, I believe he is home safe after this amazing adventure called life.
May 8, 2012 at 9:19 pm
I was so sad to hear this.
I hope he is in a magical place.
May 8, 2012 at 9:29 pm
He was generous with his talent. Revealing his magic secret for his legacy to continue.
May 8, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Wonderful post, Leila, although I’m sad to hear the news.
May 8, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I just couldn’t shake the desire to yell at the top of my lungs ‘let the wild rumpus start!’. My officemates might have objected. I’ll continue to honor him by sharing his works with my nieces and nephews. Rumpusing must start early.
May 8, 2012 at 10:45 pm
The Picaso of the literary set. What a wonderful legacy