*An Instant Indie Bestseller*
Maurice Sendak's legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader's introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak's books--a journey that will continue for many years to come.
Prepare to be . . .
Amazed . . .
Dazzled . . .
And mesmerized by Mino's magic show!
"Counting from 1 to 10 and back again--that's the concept in this never-before-published book from the renowned children's book creator. With pure Sendak whimsy, this simple story will grab readers' attention. Useful as a counting book for young children, this charmer also lends itself to home or classroom discussions of strategies for recognizing and dealing with obstacles and frustration. A newly discovered treasure from a beloved children's book magician." --School Library Journal (starred review)
"This previously unpublished treasure from the late Sendak recalls the creator's Nutshell Library in its gentle-hued simplicity. The action runs full circle from mirth to mayhem and back, and droll, controlled sketches order the chaos, highlighting each new development, beat by beat, en route to a satisfying 'all done." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The M emblazoned on his stage podium could just as well stand for Max or Mickey or Maurice, as another little boy with flair, talent, and determination. There's also drama in the changing expressions on the boy's face as a magic trick that begins in pride and insouciance starts to overwhelm him. A true Sendak hero, he sets himself to rights. Goes straight to the heart. " --Horn Book (starred review)
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Counting from 1 to 10 and back again--that's the concept in this never-before-published book from the renowned children's book creator. With pure Sendak whimsy, this simple story will grab readers' attention. Useful as a counting book for young children, this charmer also lends itself to home or classroom discussions of strategies for recognizing and dealing with obstacles and frustration. A newly discovered treasure from a beloved children's book magician. -- School Library Journal (starred review)
This previously unpublished treasure from the late Sendak recalls the creator's Nutshell Library in its gentle-hued simplicity. The action runs full circle from mirth to mayhem and back, and droll, controlled sketches order the chaos, highlighting each new development, beat by beat, en route to a satisfying "all done." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The M emblazoned on his stage podium could just as well stand for Max or Mickey or Maurice, as another little boy with flair, talent, and determination. There's also drama in the changing expressions on the boy's face as a magic trick that begins in pride and insouciance starts to overwhelm him. A true Sendak hero, he sets himself to rights. Go[es] straight to the heart. -- Horn Book (starred review)
A posthumously published tale of overly prolific bunnies from a master of the picture-book form. Visually similar to such Sendak crowd-pleasers as the Nutshell Library titles. Children will be drawn to the escalating tide of fuzzy bunnies and will share the protagonist's sense of satisfaction at watching them go. -- Kirkus Reviews
This sweet offering will round out your Sendak collection nicely! -- We Are Teachers
Picture-book gold. You can practically hear the applause...not only from audience members who appreciate the performance but from the legions of Sendak fans who may not have encountered this charming little gem before. This never-before-published Sendak might be small, but it surely will be of interest to his many, many fans. -- Booklist
An adorable counting book. It's refreshing to find a book that just wants to make kids giggle and count. I suspect that henceforth at every baby shower, at least 10 copies of this hoppy book will magically appear. -- Washington Post
Ten Little Rabbits is a brisk, sweet, and funny picture-book intro to counting that makes an audacious suggestion: there's something magical about numbers. -- Shelf Awareness
"Works beautiful for [a wide audience of children]." -- Wall Street Journal
"Full of fun and good times." -- THE CHILDRENS BOOKSHELF series at WCMU Public Radio
Children will be amazed, dazzled, and mesmerized by Mino's magic show, as Ten Little Rabbits becomes a small reader's introduction to the magic of Maurice Sendak's books. A fun read from start to finish, "Ten Little Rabbits" is a novel, humorous, and truly effective approach for introducing children to numbers. This is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections. -- Children's Bookwatch
Maurice Sendak's books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. 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!, and Nutshell Library. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.
Target age: 4 to 8
HarperCollins
Pub Date: February 6, 2024
0.3" H x 9.25" L x 7.25" W
32 pages
Hardcover