tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post4745472494032527494..comments2024-03-21T05:29:55.156-04:00Comments on What's New?: Wednesday Writers Weigh In: The Work of Maurice SendakMarcie Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04875450055729085955noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-16658798836423225722012-05-11T18:40:42.629-04:002012-05-11T18:40:42.629-04:00I agree with Kirsten that "Where the Wild Thi...I agree with Kirsten that "Where the Wild Things Are" is a truly perfect book. And not many people can write a perfect book.<br /><br />I also appreciated his humor, his honesty, his authenticity and his courage.Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-91171818157563567862012-05-09T18:22:15.479-04:002012-05-09T18:22:15.479-04:00I have not read much Sendak, however, I think &quo...I have not read much Sendak, however, I think "Where the Wild Things Are" is a perfect picture book example. There's not too much text, and the fabulous ending brings you right back to the beginning, which is perfect. "And it was still hot," is one of the best last lines ever.Kirsten Larsonhttp://creatingcuriouskids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-64593673016983743312012-05-09T11:01:37.957-04:002012-05-09T11:01:37.957-04:00I think it a blessing and a curse that he is remem...I think it a blessing and a curse that he is remembered mainly for one book. He was really into theater and set design too, most people have no idea.Julie Rowan-Zochhttp://julierowanzoch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com