The Sign on Rosie's Door
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1960 · Est. 18 min read-aloud

The Sign on Rosie's Door

Written & illustrated by Maurice Sendak

A secret knocks on Rosie's door, transforming her into a magical singer. What adventures await?

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48 pages· 2,333 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
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Rosie's door holds a secret: knock three times to discover her transformation into Alinda, a captivating singer. When her friend Kathy uncovers this mystery, they embark on imaginative adventures. In a world where reality and fantasy blend seamlessly, what other wonders will they find? Maurice Sendak's tale captures the essence of childhood play and imagination, inviting readers to explore the magic within the everyday.

From the publisher

Fans of Maurice Sendak’s Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are will love The Sign on Rosie’s Door—_the book that inspired the Broadway musical _Really Rosie, with music by Carole King!

There was a sign on Rosie’s door that said, “If you want to know a secret, knock three times.” One day, Kathy, Rosie’s good friend, knocks three times and learns the secret—that Rosie is no longer Rosie, but Alinda, the lovely lady singer. What follows is the story of real children, playing as only children know how.

In a starred review, Kirkus praised The Sign on Rosie’s Door, saying, “Maurice Sendak, through both text and illustrations, fuses the appealingly familiar with the magical in a book of outstanding charm.”

First published in 1960, The Sign on Rosie’s Door portrays children in their very real world of imagination as only Maurice Sendak can.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,333
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about playingBooks about imaginationBooks about imagination and playBooks about patriotic holidays
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29415
Publication
Published
October 1, 1960
First published
June 1, 1960
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060287955

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