These beloved creators of countless children’s favorites get a redo in this 1963 Caldecott Honor-winning classic about a little girl in need of assistance. Finding a birthday present for her mother is no easy task for our heroine. Luckily, she happens upon the Mr. Rabbit. They determine the ideal birthday tribute: the gift of color.
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.
Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present
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Maurice Sendak Illustrations