Maurice Sendak, one of the most beloved children’s book artists of the 20th century, died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications of a recent stroke. Sendak was one of the first writers to insist on telling kids the truth—that nightmares lurk in every journey, and dealing with perils is the essence of growing up. He did so in children’s books that stand up as literature, including, of course, the classic Where the Wild Things Are, but also In the Night Kitchen , Outside Over There, Chicken Soup With Rice, and the recently published Bumble-Ardy. Here are some of his greatest works.
