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SENDAK, MAURICE, 1928 to 2012
Maurice Sendak
American illustrator and writer of children's books.
- Books
- 9
- Editions tracked
- 18
- First editions
- 8
- Nationality
- United States
For collectors
Collect Maurice Sendak
Earliest first editionThe Sign on Rosie's DoorHarper, 1960
Most editions trackedHigglety Pigglety Pop!3 editions
First published by
Also an illustratorBooks illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Reading guide
Maurice Sendak books in order
In publication order
- 1The Sign on Rosie's Door1960
- 2Alligators All Around1962
- 3Chicken Soup with Rice1962
- 4One Was Johnny1962
- 5Pierre1962
- 6Where the Wild Things Are1963
- 7Higglety Pigglety Pop!1967
- 8In the Night Kitchen1970
- 9Outside Over There1981
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
Which edition do you have?
- 1st Harper & Row1962 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- Bodley Head Children's Books1967 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- Bodley Head1971 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Bodley Head1981 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Harper & Row1981 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Maurice Sendak's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Sign on Rosie's Door (1960), then Alligators All Around (1962) and Chicken Soup with Rice (1962). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Maurice Sendak's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Sign on Rosie's Door, first published in 1960.
When was Maurice Sendak born?
Maurice Sendak was born in 1928 and died in 2012.
How many Maurice Sendak books does MyVolumes track?
We track 9 books by Maurice Sendak across 18 editions, 8 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Maurice Sendak book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.