Nothing like a story when you need one.
"Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere."
Margaret Wise Brown, Goodnight Moon
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009)
“A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children’s literature. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.”
The last 5 minutes are the clincher.
“I don’t believe in childhood. I don’t believe in this demarcation. You mustn’t tell them that! You mustn’t tell them that! You can tell them anything you want. Just tell them if it’s true. If it’s true, you tell them.” - Maurice Sendak
After a little girl’s critique of gender-washing in retail, a little girl’s critique of iconic logos.
Both of these videos are worth checking out.
"I refuse to lie to children. I refuse to cater to the bullshit of innocence."
Maurice Sendak (via austinkleon)
(via austinkleon)
