"Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months" by Maurice Sendak is a delightful children’s book that takes readers on a whimsical journey through the twelve months of the year. Each month is encapsulated in a playful rhyme featuring the protagonist, a young boy named Pierre, who enjoys his favorite dish, chicken soup with rice, throughout the seasons. With vivid illustrations and catchy verses, Sendak captures the essence of each month—its unique qualities and joys—while also celebrating the simple pleasures of life. The rhythmic text and charming artwork make this book a delightful read for young children and a timeless classic. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Big Books, Nutshell Books .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by HarperCollins .

Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was born on June 10, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland. A largely self-taught artist, Sendak illustrated over one hundred-fifty books during his sixty-year career. Sendak began a second career as a costume and stage designer in the late 1970s, designing operas. He remains the most honored childrens book artist in history. He was the recipient of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the 2003 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. In 1996 President Bill Clinton presented him with the National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 1972 Sendak moved to Ridgefield, Connecticut with his partner of fifty years, the psychiatrist Dr. Eugene Glynn (1926-2007). See https://www. sendakfoundation. org/.