Synopses & Reviews
In this amazing book, the legendary Maurice Sendak re-invents himself yet again with his first ever pop-up book! A little boy is looking for his mommy. In each incredible page-spread he encounters a variety of familiar monsters. Is the boy scared? Of course not! Does he find his mommy at the end? Of course!
Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with babies, toddlers, and monster-lovers of all ages, this book like all Sendak's books is satisfying on many levels. A must-have addition to every library story-hour and every children's bookshelf.
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"This pop-up tour de force abounds with humor, vibrant artwork, and visual fireworks....A fun, not-too-frightening romp that's loaded with child appeal." School Library Journal
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"[T]he combination of a legendary illustrator with a gee-whiz format will make this a strong contender at Halloween..." Booklist
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"Sendak's first foray into the world of pop-up books is a brilliant success....The combined talent of Sendak, Yorinks and Reinhardt offers some of the best art and artistry in the genre..." Kirkus Reviews
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They're all here! Frankenstein, the Mad Scientist, the Mummy, Dracula, the Wolfman, Igor, and goblins galore all minding their own business when a plucky little boy wanders into their cuckoo house. And what does he want? He wants Mommy! No matter how scary these monsters are, there's no besting a boy who's looking for his mommy. So in one hilariously slapstick pop-up after another, this kid shows them a thing or two.
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No matter how scary monsters are, there's no besting a boy who's looking for his mommy. So in one hilariously slapstick pop-up after another, this kid shows Frankenstein, the Mad Scientist, the Mummy, Dracula, the Wolfman, Igor, and goblins galore a thing or two.
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In one hilarious pop-up extravaganza after another, a plucky little boy wanders to everybody's favorite monsters in search of his Mommy. Sendak's first pop-up book is masterfully paper engineered by Reinhart.
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Maurice Sendak's first pop-up book!
They're all here! Everybody's favorite monsters are just going about their business when a plucky little boy wanders into their cuckoo house. And what does he want? He wants Mommy!
No matter how scary these monsters are, there's no besting a little boy who's looking for his mommy. In one hilarious pop-up extravaganza after another, this kid shows them a thing or two.
About the Author
Maurice is an author illustrator who has received many awards including the Caldecott Medal, the Hans Christian Andersen Award Illustrators Medal, and the coveted Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.
Matthew Reinhart is a paper sculptor and model maker who has created three-dimensional work for Nickelodeon's Blues Clues.
Arthur Yorinks lives in New York City.