maurice sendak’s
“where the wild things are”
was initially pitched as
“where the wild horses are”
his editor loved the pitch but
sendak could not draw horses
so the wild things he drew
ended up being
caricatures of his relatives.
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“writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.”
-isaac asimov
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credits: maurice sendak, “where the wild things are” – 1963, harper and collins
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I’m so excited! This is a wonderful “new to me” story! Maurice Sendak is one of my very Big favorites.
Since I like illustrations, this is even more “cool.”
Thank you for this amazing share, Beth. Hope you have a fantastic weekend! 🙂
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i thought you might enjoy this one, robin – and you too )
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It’s the 🎨 Delaware Arts Festival, 🖼 so library also has their garage open for their Annual Book Sale, 📚 three city blocks closed. . . White tent booths lined up.
Sadly, wind and rain predicted. 🌂☔
It’ll be fun anyway! 🌈
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enjoy – even with the rain )
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Oh, so far it has been intermittent, so livable! Thank you.
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I didn’t know the story behind the story. But it makes sense. 🙂
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it does and i’m always drawn to ‘the story behind the story.”
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I love that fact!
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Me too-
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That’s funny. We loved that one when the kids were little. I’m going to have to find it.
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I’ll bet that you’ll love it all over again)
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Maybe that’s why my hands are so dry?
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Absolutely and dry humor is especially hard in hands )
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Perfect, Beth. Do what you know!
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exactly, mark !
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Love it!
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❤
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I’ve always thought my fingers oulled the thinks from my thoughts.
And, I’m embarrassed to say…I have never read this.
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i think it works differently for each of us )
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I think you’re right.
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Haha!! That is great!!
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i would love to do that, my relatives would be a hoot
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Last year my son gave me a book for my graduation written by isaac asimov, entitled realm of numbers. It’s beautiful in its simplicity and deep in its exploration of the mysteries of mathematics. Success often emerges from where our thoughts struggle to get untangled.
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yes, he had a way with words too )
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This is one my favorite books and I’ll tell you a secret….my son’s name is not actually Snugs McNugget, it’s Max. He’s my little wild thing. 🙂
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perfect )
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I love this! So glad he couldn’t draw horses. If I were a relative, I’d keep trying to decide which monster was me:) Loved Asimov’s quote, too.
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yes, it all worked out for the best, i think –
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They look like my relatives too. I wonder if Maurice and I are related.
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ah, perhaps –
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What great fun. We all have our own little Wild Things and I love the quote by Asimov it just sets it up just right.
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we sure do, kat –
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Wild things are all such fun!!!!
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LOL, I can’t draw horses either without looking at a picture of one. They are difficult creatures to render…
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I wonder what his relatives think of the idea. Thank you for the fun info about this book, Beth.
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Never knew that! We love that book.
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Me too )
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Neat fact that I didn’t know. I loved this book when I was younger. 🙂
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I still do )
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I haven’t read it in awhile but it’s still tucked away with the kid’s keepsakes.
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It’s certainly a keeper)
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Interesting! I am glad he didn’t have the ability to draw horses.
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Me too )
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Very Interesting!
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Huh. Who knew. If I were the relatives, I’d be offended.
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i would probably find it somewhat funny, and know it was what he knew and saw in us )
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That man, Amazing.
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yes –
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I knew there was a reason why I can’t write some days. I don’t have Isaac Asimov’s fingers.
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exactly )
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A good thing he couldn’t draw horses. But family members! I didn’t know this. Thanks for sharing.
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it is great surprise and backstory )
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love maurice sendak
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me too –
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So I learned something new today. Love this post.
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thanks, barbara. and if someone in your family starts sketching you….
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Never knew that about one of my favourite children’s books. It’s especially good because of those illustrations . :)) tx for sharing.
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my pleasure, mark. i always love the back story –
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