In the Night Kitchen facts for kids
Front cover, designed by Maurice Sendak
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| Author | Maurice Sendak |
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| Illustrator | Maurice Sendak |
| Cover artist | Sendak |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
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Publication date
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September 18, 1970 |
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| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 978-0-0602-5489-6 |
| OCLC | 103953 |
In the Night Kitchen is a famous picture book written and drawn by Maurice Sendak. It was first published in 1970. The story is about a young boy named Mickey who dreams he falls out of his bed and into a giant kitchen.
In his dream, Mickey meets three bakers. They are making a cake for the morning. Mickey helps them by finding milk. The book has a very dream-like, or surreal, feel. This means things happen in a strange, imaginative way, like in a dream.
Maurice Sendak said this book is part of a special group of three books. These books are about how kids grow up. In the Night Kitchen is about a toddler. Where the Wild Things Are is about a preschooler. Outside Over There is about an older child.
The book won a Caldecott Honor award in 1971. This is a very important award for children's picture books. Later, in 1987, the book was made into a short animated film. It was directed by Gene Deitch.
Awards and Recognition
In the Night Kitchen has received several important awards and honors since it was published in 1970:
- 1971 Caldecott Honor Book: This award recognizes a book for its outstanding artwork.
- Notable Children's Books (ALA): The American Library Association listed it as a notable book.
- Best Books of 1970 (SLJ): School Library Journal chose it as one of the best books of the year.
- Outstanding Children's Books of 1970 (NYT): The New York Times also recognized it as an outstanding book.
- Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1970 (NYT): It was also praised for its amazing illustrations.
- Children's Books of 1970 (Library of Congress): The Library of Congress included it in their list.
- Carey-Thomas Award 1971: It received an honor citation for its publishing quality.
- Brooklyn Art Books for Children 1973, 1975: It was recognized by this group for its artistic value.
