Readers of All Ages, Just Wild About Sendak Re "Maurice Sendak, 1928-2012: A Conjurer of Luminous Worlds, Both Beautiful and Terrifying," by Margalit Fox (obituary, front page, May 9): Maurice Sendak was one of the first writers in the juvenile category to trust children and their parents enough to address themes that might have frightened adults just one generation earlier. Mr. Sendak taught young readers about the cycle of life, the joys and threats of this world, and the rewards of being alive, in an inimitable way. The man, wonderfully funny and filled with insight, was captured with finesse in the brief documentary "Tell Them Anything You Want," co-directed by Spike Jonze. He was one of the brightest stars in children's literature, an inspired artist, and an exemplary human being, warts and all. NEIL ROSS Minnetonka, Minn., May 9, 2012 The writer is a literary agent. There once was a scared little 15-year-old girl. She had been neglected and sexually abused for several years and was finally ready to tell someone about it. It was one of the scariest things she had done in her life. She was taken to the police station, where she was made to sit around for several hours while the adults argued about her future. The more she tried to stay still, the more nervous she became. She needed something to calm her down, so she decided to explore the book rack. She came upon what looked like a children's book, but the pictures on the cover did not look like anything she had ever seen. As she thumbed deeper and deeper into the story, she was transported with Max, and forgot about her world for just a little while. The rest of that day was a blur, but one thing was sure: she could do this. She had always known that the world was full of big scary monsters, but with the right combination of strength and trust, any of those monsters could be tamed. It was O.K. for her to be angry. She didn't need to hold it in anymore. That little girl has since grown up and moved on from her past, but that book, "Where the Wild Things Are," will always hold a special place in her heart. So let the rumpus begin, Mr. Sendak. It's your turn to roam where the wild things are. I'll never forget what you did for me. One of the great joys of parenting is reading "Where the Wild Things Are" over and over and over and over and over, until you can recite it in your sleep. Parents of insomniac children will miss him greatly.