{"product_id":"the-moon-jumpers-a-caldecott-honor-award-winner-9780060284602","title":"The Moon Jumpers: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour years before \u003cem\u003eWhere the Wild Things Are\u003c\/em\u003e won the Caldecott Medal, Maurice Sendak produced some of his most spectacular artwork for \u003cem\u003eThe Moon Jumpers\u003c\/em\u003e. Printing technology has greatly improved since this enchanting picture book was first released more than fifty years ago, and now, with new color separations, the reproduction of Maurice Sendak's artwork comes closer to his stunning originals than ever before. Sendak's wondrous starry skies and Janice May Udry's evocative text immediately transport us back to cool, moonlit nights and fill us with the universal warmth of childhood. \u003cem\u003eThe Moon Jumpers'\u003c\/em\u003e timeless beauty and inspiration earned it a Caldecott Honor in 1960 and will surely gather a new generation of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUdry, Janice May:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMrs. Udry's first book, \u003cem\u003eA Tree Is Nice\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Marc Simont, won the 1957 Caldecott Award for the most distinguished American picture book. Mrs. Udry is also the author of \u003cem\u003eGlenda\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLet's Be Enemies\u003c\/em\u003e (also illustrated by Maurice Sendak), \u003cem\u003eMary Ann's Mud Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThump and Plunk\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSendak, Maurice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaurice Sendak\u003c\/strong\u003e's children's books have sold over 30 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eWhere the Wild Things Are \u003c\/em\u003eand is the creator of such classics as \u003cem\u003eIn the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHigglety Pigglety Pop!, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eNutshell Library\u003c\/em\u003e. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50892604178706,"sku":"9780060284602","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f7c5059-8c8e-4be1-9487-14a7971e5f75.jpg?v=1738197907","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-moon-jumpers-a-caldecott-honor-award-winner-9780060284602","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}