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Giant Talent A Tribute to Two Remarkable Children’s Books Creators The month of May marked the loss of two creative giants in the field of children’s literature – Maurice Sendak and Jean Craighead George. Both were prolific masters of their craft, and two of the last great talents fostered by maverick editor, Ursula Nordstrom. Their books should be in every family library, for no kid should grow up without them. Jean Craighead… Read More

Let the Wild Rumpus Begin! Scholastic Storybook Treasure has rerelease and repackaged Where the Wild Things Are … And 5 More Stories by Maurice Sendak on DVD.   A copy of this newly released DVD is being offered to two lucky families. Details below. ABOUT THE TITLE STORY Where the Wild Things Are, which has captured a prestigious Caldecott Medal and sold millions of copies since it was originally published in 1963,… Read More