tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post4515881995654620070..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: A wild rumpus in heaven todayBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-1816461016058257682012-05-13T09:20:47.726+01:002012-05-13T09:20:47.726+01:00Hello Sharon, I don't know how it works either...Hello Sharon, I don't know how it works either. They follow my Tweets so must have noticed the one about your post. I was delighted to see your name and wanted to let you know. I will answer on your blog – but leaving this in case you call in.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-15863353281813474522012-05-13T09:13:13.750+01:002012-05-13T09:13:13.750+01:00Hello Joyce, thank you so much for leaving such a ...Hello Joyce, thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it. It was a very sad day. Maurice Sendak will be greatly missed but never forgotten and that in itself is a comfort. I’m so glad you enjoy the website – it makes all the hard work worthwhile. Barbarabarbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-77960442745318696102012-05-12T17:55:10.252+01:002012-05-12T17:55:10.252+01:00Hi Barbara - just replying to the last comment you...Hi Barbara - just replying to the last comment you left me. I am on Twitter but only use it for Triberr! The link worked (although it has changed now) - amazing to see my post there! Thank you - did you submit it somehow? I've never looked into how those sites work! - SharonSharon Souternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-59132677857777068202012-05-12T13:02:32.990+01:002012-05-12T13:02:32.990+01:00Thank you for the wonderful tribute for the life &...Thank you for the wonderful tribute for the life & work of Maurice Sendak. There was tears in my eyes when I read of his passing today. I have loved his books for so long I feel I've come to know him through his art. Thank you also for your brilliant web site. I always enjoy browsing at all your beautiful books and only wish I could afford all of them. With very king regards, Jocey Dyson of West Mersea, Essex.Jocey Dysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-1663690940521764362012-05-12T09:07:28.104+01:002012-05-12T09:07:28.104+01:00Thank you! Thanks also for calling in and leaving ...Thank you! Thanks also for calling in and leaving a comment, I appreciate your friendship.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-3396060860548717352012-05-11T23:02:57.192+01:002012-05-11T23:02:57.192+01:00Truly beautiful art. I think you did a lovely trib...Truly beautiful art. I think you did a lovely tribute. Thank you Barb for sharing this....The Desert Rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-25067688957889468832012-05-11T21:25:37.226+01:002012-05-11T21:25:37.226+01:00Thank you Megan, I really appreciate your very swe...Thank you Megan, I really appreciate your very sweet comment.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-57559789246973121352012-05-11T16:49:42.228+01:002012-05-11T16:49:42.228+01:00I had the same feelings about ‘Where the wild thin...I had the same feelings about ‘Where the wild things are’ I appreciated the artwork but somehow couldn’t fall in love with the story. I’m going to look for another copy and/or watch the film to see if I feel differently now. I enjoyed the sign on Rosie’s door much more and love the illustrations in the moon jumpers and Dear Mili.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-53701891561148849792012-05-11T16:26:53.673+01:002012-05-11T16:26:53.673+01:00I agree with you dear! I felt very sad when I rea...I agree with you dear! I felt very sad when I read the news – but the good thing is he won’t be forgotten. Thanks for calling in.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-20213315853185791372012-05-11T16:12:00.998+01:002012-05-11T16:12:00.998+01:00Hi Jess, I thought it would be nice to feature som...Hi Jess, I thought it would be nice to feature some slightly less well known illustrations. Thanks for stopping by.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-83075850915275054182012-05-11T14:35:35.888+01:002012-05-11T14:35:35.888+01:00What a beautiful post Barbara. I had no idea that ...What a beautiful post Barbara. I had no idea that he died so your blog has just taught me something. How very sad... but what a wonderful and creative life he lived. And you've done great justice to him with this lovely post.Megan @ Storybook Love Affairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-52388740610217632342012-05-11T09:26:52.499+01:002012-05-11T09:26:52.499+01:00Barbara, a crack appeared in my heart when I learn...Barbara, a crack appeared in my heart when I learned about his passing. I didn't enjoy 'Where the Wild Things Are' after the first reading; smiled at more than a few pages during the second reading; and teared up when I watched the film. The illustrations here are amazing. I'd be checking out 'The Moon Jumpers' and 'Dear Mili' very soon. May he rest (and enjoy his rumpus on the other end) now.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing his works.Claudine Ghttp://www.carryusoffbooks.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-22009791312086274382012-05-11T08:43:36.200+01:002012-05-11T08:43:36.200+01:00Thank you Michelle, I appreciate your kind words. ...Thank you Michelle, I appreciate your kind words. I used to see copies everywhere but none in the last few months, and I expect they will be even harder to find now.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-19834574215157206082012-05-11T08:30:33.542+01:002012-05-11T08:30:33.542+01:00Thank you, Sharon. I forgot about the new movie, b...Thank you, Sharon. I forgot about the new movie, but now you mention it, I’m sure you're right. I will have to look out for it.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71112337998609444612012-05-11T06:55:48.838+01:002012-05-11T06:55:48.838+01:00I was so sad to hear that he had died. I received...I was so sad to hear that he had died. I received that little book of manners as a gift when I was a little girl and I loved the illustrations. Bumping into crocodiles and flying planes into houses... what do you say dear?Mgpucnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-66211096922803588862012-05-11T00:09:32.645+01:002012-05-11T00:09:32.645+01:00What a lovely tribute to an amazing illustrator! I...What a lovely tribute to an amazing illustrator! I especially liked looking through the pictures you selected because I was not familiar with all of them. Now I know some books to check out soon! Thanks so much for sharing!Jess Haighthttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-69073164252337739952012-05-10T21:39:10.944+01:002012-05-10T21:39:10.944+01:00Nice post Barbara.
Everytime I go to a book sale ...Nice post Barbara.<br /><br />Everytime I go to a book sale I look for Where the Wild Things Are but come away empty handed.michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-30084326377271681632012-05-10T20:00:52.258+01:002012-05-10T20:00:52.258+01:00Lovely tribute Barbara - some gorgeous illustratio...Lovely tribute Barbara - some gorgeous illustrations. I've also never read his books but have heard of them. I think they made a new movie version of 'Where the Wild Things Are' recently. I've been meaning to watch it - I'm sure now it will be readily available everywhere. A life to be celebrated!Sharon Souternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-91544176408257113792012-05-10T15:21:08.414+01:002012-05-10T15:21:08.414+01:00I completely agree. It's a great shame, but he...I completely agree. It's a great shame, but he has left a wonderful legacy.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-91336170285671004252012-05-10T14:51:06.892+01:002012-05-10T14:51:06.892+01:00What a beautiful tribute. He will be dearly missed...What a beautiful tribute. He will be dearly missed, but his work will live on for many generations to come.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999072127168998585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-92001610044500391532012-05-10T14:48:46.549+01:002012-05-10T14:48:46.549+01:00R.I.P. Maurice Sendak. The world has lost an amazi...R.I.P. Maurice Sendak. The world has lost an amazing talent that has entertained 3 generations of my family. Thanks for sharing some of his work Barbara.Darlene Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-40066476414014954562012-05-10T11:57:44.526+01:002012-05-10T11:57:44.526+01:00He was probably best known for ‘Where the wild thi...He was probably best known for ‘Where the wild things are’ published in 1963 and made into a short animated film in the 1970s. Don’t worry about not knowing about him, you feature lots of authors that I’ve not heard about, but I think that’s half the fun of visiting other blogs. I always appreciate your visits Donna, thanks as always for calling in. Barbara.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-47349008287239312062012-05-10T04:25:34.905+01:002012-05-10T04:25:34.905+01:00I learn so much from your blog. I'm sorry to ...I learn so much from your blog. I'm sorry to say, I've never heard of him before. But quite the artist.Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-31746971761942280912012-05-09T19:04:08.788+01:002012-05-09T19:04:08.788+01:00It was your post that made me want to write one of...It was your post that made me want to write one of my own! I've just left a comment on the post.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-3590617213761278852012-05-09T18:59:15.500+01:002012-05-09T18:59:15.500+01:00Hello Alex, I don’t have a copy of where the wild ...Hello Alex, I don’t have a copy of where the wild things are either, but I must try to rectify that. I’m glad you enjoyed this tribute.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.com