As if last year wasn't bad enough :c

I know, right.

Yeah, it really hit me when I found out. The man was amazing.

It's sad when someone dies, he was 80 something so it's not unexpected, but still sad.

I got a chance to see a bunch of his originals a while back. Definitely didn't pass that up.

Aw, sadface. I really did enjoy his workings.

Yeah, I think he influenced everyone, even if it was by influencing someone that influenced others.

A sad day, indeed... But a lovely tribute.

I think I'll go read some of his books. Maybe all of them.

That sounds like a good idea. :)

Terry Gross: Can you share some of your favorite comments from readers that you’ve gotten over the years?

Maurice Sendak: Oh, there’s so many. Can I give you just one that I really like? It was from a little boy. He sent me a charming card with a little drawing. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters-sometimes very hastily-but this one I lingered over. I sent him a postcard and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I wrote, “Dear Jim, I loved your card.” Then I got a letter back from his mother and she said, “Jim loved your card so much he ate it.” That to me was one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received. He didn’t care that it was an original drawing or anything. He saw it, he loved it, he ate it.

I remember that story, I think it's awesome!

He was pretty much my favorite gay atheist ever. Like, my patron saint-favorite. Sighhhh.

What-?!
Agh, I only found out that thank to you.
Such a shock.
I really liked his works.
R.I.P...

This year is just. Ugh.

Yeah it sucks. At least he died at a ripe old age, but it's always sad when someone goes.

I was actually a little horrified I didn't see others reacting within my group of friends both IRL and online. It was only if I brought it up that they said anything at all.
I grew up with Little Bear more than the Where The Wild Things Are book, but that influenced me so much as a child. I love his work and style and his dedication to good literature for children AND adults. I wish I could have thought of something suitable to draw in memory.
Thanks for sharing this.

You welcome. He had such an impact on my life I HAD to do something.