My Brother’s Book  is the final book from Maurice Sendak completed before his death in May 2012.  From the publisher: With influences from Shakespeare and William Blake, Sendak pays homage to his late brother, Jack, whom he credited for his passion for writing and drawing. Pairing Sendak’s poignant poetry with his exquisite and dramatic artwork, this book redefines what mature readers expect from Maurice Sendak while continuing the lasting legacy he created over his long, illustrious career. Sendak’s tribute to his brother is an expression of both grief and love and will resonate with his lifelong fans who may have read his children’s books and will be ecstatic to discover something for them now. Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic and Shakespearean scholar Stephen Greenblatt contributes a moving introduction.

Dick King-Smith has passed away at the age of 88. Who was he? Why am I mentioning it on a Kids page of a library blog? Because, he was the author of Babe the Gallant Pig which became a very popular movie in 1995. It was nominated for 7 Academy Awards and it is still one of the top rated movies on RottenTomatoes.com.

Checkout one of his books or Babe the next time you are at your local library. Here is a listing of all of his books and movies that the Clermont County Public Library holds.