"Pierre" by Maurice Sendak is a whimsical, yet cautionary tale about a boy named Pierre who is indifferent and nonchalant about everything around him. His favorite response to any situation is "I don’t care!" This attitude eventually lands him in trouble when he encounters a hungry lion. The lion, frustrated by Pierre's apathy, gobbles him up. Inside the lion's belly, Pierre learns the value of caring and the consequence of indifference. The story conveys a strong message about the importance of engagement and emotional connection, ultimately reminding readers that caring can lead to richer, more fulfilling experiences in life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

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

There are 38 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 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/.