Maurice Sandak, award winning childrens author and illustrator dies at the age of 83 at his Connecticut home. He died from complications from a stroke. He was born in Brooklyn in 1928. He is best known for his book, "Where the Wild Things Are."
He always loved to draw. His first professional illustrating job was for a physics textbook, " Atomics for the Millions" in 1947. At the age of 20, he started a job as a window display builder for F.A.O. Schwarz.
"He always spoke the truth to children" says his longtime friend and publisher, Lisa Holton, " It was always about the unvarnished truth about human life, which is why children loved him so much".
"Bumbleardy" was published in September, his first book in 30 years. His final publication will be in February. A poem written and illustrated for his beloved late brother, Jack. "My Brother's Book."
"But the wild things cried, "Oh please don't go- We'll eat you up- we love you so!"
Rest in peace.....you will be missed but you will be with us forever in your stories and pictures.
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