Sendak’s newest work, published in 2011, evolved from an animated segment for Sesame Street to a glorious picture book about a mischievous pig who reaches the age of nine without ever having a birthday party. But all that changes when Bumble-Ardy throws a party for himself—leading to a wild masquerade that quickly gets out of hand.
Maurice Sendak, 1928-2012: His Legacy in Books
The beloved children’s book artist died on May 8 at age 83. TIME looks back at the books he wrote and illustrated.
Bumble-Ardy
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Maurice Sendak Illustrations