Containing pocketsize versions of perennial favorites alligators all around, chicken soup with rice, one was johnny, and pierre, this pintsize library is perfect for small hands. Alligators all around in nutshell library by maurice sendak new york. Maurice sendak is an american writer and illustrator of childrens literature. Most readers of childrens books know maurice sendak s where the wild things are. Nutshell library maurice sendak first edition signed. Date published 1962 keywords children, illustrated, box set, collection. Sendak based the story on a demonstrative little girl who used to sing and dance on the stoop of her building. You can record your word and the childrens rhyme, and later put these words on cards to create a rhyme memory game. The musical is based on sendaks books chicken soup with rice, pierre, one was johnny, alligators all around which comprise 1962 s the nutshell library, and the sign on rosies door 1960. Nutshell library, the maurice sendak david brass rare books. Maurice sendaks really rosie harpercollins, 1986 isbn 0064438x.
The original box shows signs of shelf wear along the bottom, but is in excellent condition. This 4volume boxed set contains an alphabet book, a book of rhymes about each month, a counting book, and a cautionary tale all written and illustrated by maurice sendak. Tell the children that you will say a word, and as soon as they think of a rhyme, they should call it out. Very good, moderate soil to one was johnny and pierre. Nutshell library 4 volumes in slipcase by sendak maurice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nutshell library by maurice sendak, hardcover barnes. Nutshell library by maurice sendak 4 editions first published in 1962 download daisy.
Maurice sendak s childrens books have sold over 30 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nutshell library by sendak, set, first edition abebooks. Maurice sendaks childrens books have sold over 30 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. No matter what his parents say, pierre just doesnt care. Cloth are good, dust jackets show slight signs of wear. And if you prefer your nutshell library books on their own and not quite so tiny, each is also now available in a board book edition. Maurice sendakborn in brooklyn, new york, on june 10, 1928, maurice sendak was a largely selftaught artist who went on to illustrate over 100 books during his 60year career. This collection includes artwork and other materials related to maurice sendaks published works, including final drawings, color separations, proofs, storyboards. Maurice sendak, in full maurice bernard sendak, born june 10, 1928, brooklyn, new york, u. Buy nutshell library by maurice sendak online at alibris. Make offer maurice sendak nutshell library 1962 1st edition. Vintage nutshell library by maurice sendak 4 mini volumes. From maurice sendak, the caldecott medalwinning genius who created where the wild things are, comes nutshell library, which will enchant readers with.
Up for sale is a copy of a vintage book titled nutshell library by maurice sendak. Chicken soup with rice features the months of the year. Vintage nutshell library by maurice sendak 4 mini volumes 1962 harpercollins. From maurice sendak, the caldecott medalwinning genius who created where the wild things are, comes nutshell library, which will enchant readers with four c. Nutshell library author sendak, maurice illustrator sendak, maurice formatbinding book condition used edition first edition.
About the collection the maurice sendak collection. All four books still have their dust jackets which remain intact. Titles available separately in library and paperback editions. The original sendak title was the sign on rosies door. This boxed set of four books by maurice sendak includes, pierre, alligators all around, one was johnny, and chicken soup with rice. This 4volume boxed set contains an alphabet book, a book of rhymes, a counting book, and a cautionary tale. Before that, in 1962, these four miniature primers were released as a. Books about months these 4 tiny books will fit into your childs hands and will be dearly loved. Alligators all around, chicken soup with rice, one was johnny, and pierre.
Maurice sendaks four volume nutshell library sendak, maurice. Learning storys contentsshow description this is a 4 volume collection of stories that sendak writes as lesson learning stories for children whether it is spelling, counting, or taking caution whenever you do something. Books for which sendak became singularly identifiable include nutshell library consisting of chicken soup with rice, al. Find great deals on ebay for nutshell library books. In 1970 he received the international hans christian andersen medal for. Born to polishjewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the holocaust.
Nutshell library, book by maurice sendak hardcover. Maurice sendak, featured author study from carol hursts childrens literature site. Includes the titles alligators all around, chicken soup with rice, one was johnny, and pierre. He is best known for his book where the wild things are, published in 1963. He received the 1964 caldecott medal for where the wild things are and is the creator of such classics as in the night kitchen, outside over there, higglety pigglety pop. He became widely known for his book where the wild things are, first published in 1963. The spines of each book remain extremely tight published by harper and row 1962 near fine condition. Slip case has one rub at top of back side otherwise good. Nutshell library set by maurice sendak 1962, hardcover at the best.
From maurice sendak, the caldecott medalwinning genius who created where the wild things are, comes nutshell library, which will enchant readers with four classic titles. Maurice sendak s four volume nutshell library sendak, maurice. June 10, 1928 may 8, 2012 was an american illustrator and writer of childrens books. A counting book harpercollins, 1962 isbn 0060255404. From maurice sendak, the caldecott medalwinning genius who created where the wild things are, comes nutshell library, which will enchant readers with four classic titles containing pocketsize versions of perennial favorites alligators all around, chicken soup with rice, one was johnny, and pierre, this pintsize library is perfect for small hands. Alligators all around an alphabet a family of alligators go. Nutshell library by maurice sendak and a great selection of related books. Before that, in 1962, these four miniature primers were released as a hardcover box set. May 08, 2012 maurice sendak, in full maurice bernard sendak, born june 10, 1928, brooklyn, new york, u.
This is a book based on a tv show that was based on a book. Maurice sendak nutshell library 1962 1st edition, 4 miniature hcdj in slipcase. Containing pocketsize versions of perennial favorites alligators all around, chicken soup with rice, one was johnny, and pierre, this pintsize library is perfect for small. A wonderful stocking stuffer or baby shower gift, maurice sendak s nutshell library will evoke powerful memories for many, and the rhymes and stories continue to speak to new generations of little ones. In very good blue, yellow and black dust jackets, some with moderate soil. Nutshell library first edition by sendak, maurice and a great selection of. Maurice sendak, nutshell library, 1962, 4 volumes in dj and box.
Sendak was the son of polish immigrants and received his formal art training at the art students league of new york. Pierre, a cautionary tale in five chapters and a prologue. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. From maurice sendak, the caldecott medalwinning genius who created where the wild things are. Most readers of childrens books know maurice sendaks where the wild things are.
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