Maurice Sendak's Really Rosie

This is an excellent book for people who love Maurice Sendak's work. He did a wonderful job of illustrating the story and I just love this book. It goes really well with Carole King's CD that features the songs for this book.

Given that Really Rosie is still not out on DVD yet, this will serve as a excellent "stand in" product for it. You get the story behind it, and sheet music for seven of the eleven songs and a few stills from the special. Of course, you can now get all four of the "Nutshell Library" songs on the "Where The Wild Things Are" DVD, but I'm still waiting for the day that Really Rosie comes out on DVD. And, BTW, Youtube have taken down the three parts to the Really Rosie special, citing a copyright claim from Weston Woods.

Really Rosie was, without a doubt, my favorite character growing up. I knew all the songs, and wore out the record. I finally bought another copy two years ago when I was hunting for the perfect gift for a friend's 5-year-old daughter, and I still knew all the words! This spunky heroine is a great example for any shy young girl - she's imaginative, creative, confident and a leader. And don't we need more of that nowadays from young women!

This is a truly wonderful book. I worked in a day care for 15 years. We had movie day every Wed. This was one of the kids all time favorites favorite movies. And the book is just as great. Definitly one of my favorites. Right there next to "Where The Wild Things Are".

I grew up listening to Really Rosie (by Carol King) and following along in this book. I'm 32 now and still like to sing the songs with my family, when we get together. It's a great way to get children interested in creating highly imaginative situations and promotes group entertainment among a diverse age range.