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  • Published: 13 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241688694
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 28

Ten Little Rabbits




Never published before, and now in adorable board book, Ten Little Rabbits are pulled out of a hat by Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books - a journey that will continue for many years to come.

Prepare to be . . .

Amazed . . .

Dazzled . . .

And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!

  • Published: 13 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241688694
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 28

About the author

Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed away in May 2012.

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Praise for Ten Little Rabbits

A posthumously published tale of overly prolific bunnies from a master of the picture-book form. Visually similar to such Sendak crowd-pleasers as the Nutshell Library titles. Children will be drawn to the escalating tide of fuzzy bunnies and will share the protagonist’s sense of satisfaction at watching them go.

Kirkus Reviews

An adorable counting book. It’s refreshing to find a book that just wants to make kids giggle and count. I suspect that henceforth at every baby shower, at least 10 copies of this hoppy book will magically appear.

Washington Post

Counting from 1 to 10 and back again—that’s the concept in this never-before-published book from the renowned children’s book creator. With pure Sendak whimsy, this simple story will grab readers’ attention. Useful as a counting book for young children, this charmer also lends itself to home or classroom discussions of strategies for recognizing and dealing with obstacles and frustration. A newly discovered treasure from a beloved children’s book magician

School Library Journal (starred review)

Picture-book gold. You can practically hear the applause...not only from audience members who appreciate the performance but from the legions of Sendak fans who may not have encountered this charming little gem before. This never-before-published Sendak might be small, but it surely will be of interest to his many, many fans.

Booklist

The M emblazoned on his stage podium could just as well stand for Max or Mickey or Maurice, as another little boy with flair, talent, and determination. There’s also drama in the changing expressions on the boy’s face as a magic trick that begins in pride and insouciance starts to overwhelm him. A true Sendak hero, he sets himself to rights. Goes straight to the heart.

Horn Book (starred review)

This previously unpublished treasure from the late Sendak recalls the creator’s Nutshell Library in its gentle-hued simplicity. The action runs full circle from mirth to mayhem and back, and droll, controlled sketches order the chaos, highlighting each new development, beat by beat, en route to a satisfying 'all done.'

Publishers Weekly (starred review)