Four years before Where the Wild Things Are won the Caldecott Medal,
Maurice Sendak produced some of his most spectacular artwork for The
Moon Jumpers. 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. The Moon Jumpers' timeless
beauty and inspiration earned it a Caldecott Honor in 1960 and will
surely gather a new generation of fans.