Written by George MacDonald, The Golden Key is the story of a boy and girl trying to find the keyhole which fits the rainbow’s golden key. Sendak’s illustrations help bring the beautiful allegorical tale to life.
The beloved children’s book artist died on May 8 at age 83. TIME looks back at the books he wrote and illustrated.
Written by George MacDonald, The Golden Key is the story of a boy and girl trying to find the keyhole which fits the rainbow’s golden key. Sendak’s illustrations help bring the beautiful allegorical tale to life.