In Sendak’s 2005 book, a little boy is tired of his mother not answering his questions, so he makes an attempt to find Very Far Away. On his journey, he meets a horse who wants to dream more, a bird who misses his home where people are refined and a cat who wants to sing without interruptions.
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.
Very Far Away
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Maurice Sendak Illustrations