http://hexlibriscomic.com/the-reading-list/the-reading-list-higglety-pigglety-pop/ Erik Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:41:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://hexlibriscomic.com/the-reading-list/the-reading-list-higglety-pigglety-pop//comment-page-1#comment-473 Mark Mitchell Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:09:57 +0000 http://hexlibriscomic.com/?p=834#comment-473 Yup, I agree that this is a Maurice Sendak book for the ages -- one of the true wonders of the children's literature world. It's like we are Jenny, observing this stage world unfold around us and we're caught up in . Sendak's absorption with all things theater becomes so apparent here. His play with word rhythms, rhymes and pacing reminds us of his great "Nutshell Library" books (where he did his best writing.) His line drawings (and cover art) here are among the most heartfelt and sensitive of any children's book illustration you will ever see by any artist, anywhere, any time. Yup, I agree that this is a Maurice Sendak book for the ages — one of the true wonders of the children’s literature world.
It’s like we are Jenny, observing this stage world unfold around us and we’re caught up in .
Sendak’s absorption with all things theater becomes so apparent here.
His play with word rhythms, rhymes and pacing reminds us of his great
“Nutshell Library” books (where he did his best writing.)
His line drawings (and cover art) here are among the most heartfelt and sensitive of any children’s book illustration you will ever see by any artist, anywhere, any time.

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