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Cech delivers a sophisticated analysis that delves into Sendak s writing and pictures and the rich symbolism of his work, all for the purpose of capturing the unique Sendakian child. . . . Sendak, Cech claims, takes adults back to their [childhoods] and allows children to fully claim their own. This fascinating study, which includes a generous supply of black-and-white illustrations, a twelve-page inset of full-color reproductions, and a complement of notes, will give students of children s literature and devotees of Sendak the chance to follow the trail. Barbara Elleman, Booklist

Cech delivers a sophisticated analysis that delves into Sendak s writing and pictures and the rich symbolism of his work, all for the purpose of capturing the unique Sendakian child. . . . Sendak, Cech claims, takes adults back to their [childhoods] and allows children to fully claim their own. This fascinating study, which includes a generous supply of black-and-white illustrations, a twelve-page inset of full-color reproductions, and a complement of notes, will give students of children s literature and devotees of Sendak the chance to follow the trail. </p> Barbara Elleman, <em>Booklist</em></p>

Cech delivers a sophisticated analysis that delves into Sendak's writing and pictures and the rich symbolism of his work, all for the purpose of capturing the 'unique Sendakian child.' . . . Sendak, Cech claims, 'takes adults back to their [childhoods] and allows children to fully claim their own.' This fascinating study, which includes a generous supply of black-and-white illustrations, a twelve-page inset of full-color reproductions, and a complement of notes, will give students of children's literature and devotees of Sendak the chance to follow the trail. --Barbara Elleman, Booklist

Cech delivers a sophisticated analysis that delves into Sendak's writing and pictures and the rich symbolism of his work, all for the purpose of capturing the 'unique Sendakian child.' . . . Sendak, Cech claims, 'takes adults back to their [childhoods] and allows children to fully claim their own.' This fascinating study, which includes a generous supply of black-and-white illustrations, a twelve-page inset of full-color reproductions, and a complement of notes, will give students of children's literature and devotees of Sendak the chance to follow the trail. </p>--Barbara Elleman, <em>Booklist</em></p>

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John Cech is Professor of English at the University of Florida, USA, Director of the University of Florida's Center for Children's Literature and Culture, and a past president of the Children's Literature Association.

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