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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Illustrator |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:Where_the_Wild_Things_Are_(musical)
gptkb:Where_the_Wild_Things_Are_(film) |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:medal
gptkb:Laura_Ingalls_Wilder_Medal |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
June 10, 1928
1928-06-10 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York,_USA
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
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| gptkbp:born_on |
June 10, 1928
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Carole_King
gptkb:Tony_Kushner |
| gptkbp:created |
the character of Rosie in The Sign on Rosie’s Door
Max, the protagonist of Where the Wild Things Are |
| gptkbp:created_character |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Mickey gptkb:Wild_Things gptkb:Maggie The Night Kitchen characters |
| gptkbp:death_date |
2012-05-08
May 8, 2012 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Danbury,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:died_on |
May 8, 2012
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Art_Students_League_of_New_York
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| gptkbp:explores_themes |
family dynamics
childhood and imagination fear and loneliness |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I refuse to lie to children."
" I think I have a lot of children in me." " Let the wild rumpus start!" " I’m not afraid of death. I’m afraid of dying without having lived." " There must be more to life than having everything." |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:children's_literature
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:children's_literature
Picture books |
| gptkbp:has_a |
distinctive artistic style
lasting impact on children's literature deep love for animals profound influence on visual storytelling signature style of illustration strong connection to his heritage |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Maurice Sendak
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| gptkbp:illustrated_by |
gptkb:The_Little_Bear_series
gptkb:The_Juniper_Tree |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:David_Small
gptkb:Jon_Scieszka Children's book illustration Contemporary children's authors Storytelling in children's literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Randall_Jarrell
gptkb:Art_Spiegelman gptkb:William_Steig gptkb:Freud Yiddish culture |
| gptkbp:inspired |
many children's authors
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
His family
His childhood experiences His Jewish heritage |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
documentaries about children's literature
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:In_the_Night_Kitchen
gptkb:Outside_Over_There gptkb:Where_the_Wild_Things_Are Innovative storytelling Unique illustration style Emotional depth in children's literature Exploration of childhood fears |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspired adaptations in various media
Adaptations of his works into other media Recognition in popular culture Cultural impact on children's media Created memorable characters Pioneered modern children's literature Influence on children's book authors Continued relevance in discussions of children's literature Challenged traditional storytelling norms Encouraged creativity and imagination in children Explored complex emotions in children's stories Influenced visual storytelling in media Contributed to the acceptance of darker themes in children's literature Promoted the importance of play Recognized for his unique artistic style |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Astrid_Lindgren_Memorial_Award
gptkb:medal gptkb:Laura_Ingalls_Wilder_Medal |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:In_the_Night_Kitchen
gptkb:Outside_Over_There gptkb:Where_the_Wild_Things_Are |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Writer
gptkb:Illustrator |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Eugene Glynn
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| gptkbp:style |
Whimsical
Illustrative Dark themes |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:Writer gptkb:Illustrator gptkb:theater_productions celebrated figure in American culture recipient of multiple awards mentor to many artists LGBTQ+ figure beloved author among parents and children alike beloved figure in American literature celebrated author and illustrator influential voice in children's media key contributor to the genre of picture books pioneer in children's book illustration pioneering figure in children's publishing recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award respected figure in the literary community key figure in the development of modern children's books |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
his childhood experiences
Eastern European Jewish culture |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:children's_literature
his unique storytelling approach his innovative storytelling techniques his collaboration with other artists his ability to address complex emotions his ability to connect with children his ability to evoke emotion through art his candidness about his life experiences his exploration of fantasy and reality his exploration of the darker sides of childhood his timeless stories |
| gptkbp:website |
mauricesendak.com
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| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:medal
gptkb:Hans_Christian_Andersen_Award |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:In_the_Night_Kitchen
gptkb:Outside_Over_There gptkb:The_Sign_on_Rosie’s_Door gptkb:We_Are_All_in_the_Dumps_with_Jack_and_Guy gptkb:The_Nutshell_Library gptkb:Where_the_Wild_Things_Are Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dick_Bruna
gptkb:Golden_Book_Award gptkb:The_Nutcracker_and_the_Mouse_King gptkb:children's_literature |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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