Sendak’s illustrations portray the friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog who appoints himself her protector in Along Came a Dog. The book, written by Meindert DeJong, won the Newbery Honor in 1980.
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.
Along Came a Dog
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Maurice Sendak Illustrations