Bumble-Ardy

Bumble-Ardy, by Maurice Sendak, is his first book as both author and illustrator since 1981's Outside Over There. The story originates from a Sesame Street animated segment and follows a mischievous pig named Bumble-Ardy who finally celebrates his first birthday at age nine. The party turns into a wild masquerade, showcasing Sendak's classic robust pictures and rowdy rhymes. Themes of youthful exuberance and familial love are explored through the relationship between Bumble-Ardy and his aunt.