There was a sign on Rosie’s door that said, “If you want to know a secret, knock three times.” Kathy, Rosie’s good friend, knocked three times and learned the secret—that Rosie was no longer Rosie, but Alinda, the lovely lady singer. Sendak’s 2002 book is about real children, playing as only real children know how.
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.
The Sign on Rosie’s Door
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Maurice Sendak Illustrations