Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen is a beloved children's classic celebrating imagination, adventure, and the freedom of childhood dreams. Through Sendak's distinctive illustrations and whimsical narrative, a boy named Mickey escapes to a surreal kitchen where he becomes the hero of his own adventure. This anniversary edition celebrates a work that revolutionized children's literature by taking children's inner lives seriously and honoring their capacity for imagination.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Sendak understood that children's books should celebrate the wild, imaginative lives children actually live. This Caldecott Honor winner reminds us that the best children's literature respects young readers' intelligence and emotional complexity.

DETAILS: • Author: Maurice Sendak • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: January 10, 2023 • ISBN: 9780060266684 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days