Most Popular Books by Charles Santore

Learn about the origin of silk alongside the brave Princess His-Ling Chi in this wonderful mythical adventure. Based on the ancient fable of the Silk Princess, this original story captures the spirit of ancient China, and tells the history of silk in the adorable story of Princess Hsi-Ling Chi. As she explores the Five Sacred Mountains of China in search of the end of a silk thread, she learns to believe in herself and what she can accomplish. This gorgeous edition will hold an honored spot on your bookshelf for generations. This Classic Edition of The Silk Princess features: A beautifully designed hardcover Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop''s Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

New York Times bestseller and award-winning illustrator Charles Santore retells the beloved Bible story of Noah''s Ark through the eyes of a charming new hero that children will love: a stowaway mouse! Achbar the mouse hears a kindly old man tell the animals of the world that there will be a great flood, and that he has built an ark big enough for two of each kind of animal to ride out the storm. But by the time Achbar works his way through the tangle of paws and hooves, two other mice have already been selected. Achbar is terrified and does not want to be left behind! His survival instincts tell him to stow away. But will he be discovered by the old man--and will they ever see dry land again? This Classic Edition of A Stowaway on Noah''s Ark features: A beautifully designed hardcover Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop''s Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

New York Times bestseller and award-winning illustrator Charles Santore retells the beloved Bible story of Noah''s Ark through the eyes of a charming new hero that children will love: a stowaway mouse! Achbar the mouse hears a kindly old man tell the animals of the world that there will be a great flood, and that he has built an ark big enough for two of each kind of animal to ride out the storm. But by the time Achbar works his way through the tangle of paws and hooves, two other mice have already been selected. Achbar is terrified and does not want to be left behind! His survival instincts tell him to stow away. But will he be discovered by the old man--and will they ever see dry land again? This Oversized Padded Board Book Edition of A Stowaway on Noah''s Ark features: A beautifully designed oversized and padded board book Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop''s Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

Follow the tale of a courageous frog who is determined to restore his moat and share the beauty of its water lilies. The inspiring story of William the Curious tells the tale of William, a brave young frog who lives in the moat of a castle. The Queen of the Land of Far and Wide is a stubborn and impatient ruler who wreaks havoc in her kingdom and demands perfection out of all things. After tossing everything imperfect into the moat, William works up the courage to respectfully approach her, and miraculously opens her eyes to a new world. This Classic Edition of William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies features: A beautifully designed hardcover Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop''s Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

The life of a truffle-hunting pig is not easy! Unearthing delicious truffles all day without eating any is too hard for Bianca. After her very first bite, she and her piglets are banished to the forest where they meet up with a wolf. Award-winning illustrator Charles Santore–painting in a new style– has penned an original pig’s tale that feels like an old favorite.

The life of a truffle-hunting pig is not easy! Unearthing delicious truffles all day without eating any is too hard for Bianca. After her very first bite, she and her piglets are banished to the forest where they meet up with a wolf. Award-winning illustrator Charles Santore–painting in a new style– has penned an original pig’s tale that feels like an old favorite.

New York Times bestseller and award-winning illustrator Charles Santore retells the beloved Bible story of Noah''s Ark through the eyes of a charming new hero that children will love: a stowaway mouse! Achbar the mouse hears a kindly old man tell the animals of the world that there will be a great flood, and that he has built an ark big enough for two of each kind of animal to ride out the storm. But by the time Achbar works his way through the tangle of paws and hooves, two other mice have already been selected. Achbar is terrified and does not want to be left behind! His survival instincts tell him to stow away. But will he be discovered by the old man--and will they ever see dry land again? This Board Book Edition of A Stowaway on Noah''s Ark features: A beautifully designed board book Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop''s Fables Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

2011 New York Times #1 best seller THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is now available in Spanish. From renowned illustrator Charles Santore, a keepsake edition of the holiday classic featuring a lavish gatefold spread is now translated into Spanish. Since it was first published in 1823, this classic poem has enchanted children with the story of St. Nicholas climbing down the chimney and filling all the stockings before springing back to his sleigh. Many families read the poem every year, and now this gorgeously illustrated edition can be treasured in Spanish.

Four children’s classics illustrated by Charles Santore make up this wonderful boxed gift set, including the Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, and the Velveteen Rabbit. A holiday gift to treasure for a lifetime. This beautiful boxed set includes four hardcover classics characterized by original illustrations by renowned artist and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore. Each book features full color spreads with captivating paintings that illustrate these heartwarming stories like never before: • The Night Before Christmas: The #1 New York Times bestselling edition, with a beautiful 4-panel gatefold. • The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: Five Beatrix Potter classic tales brought to life, with a 4-panel gatefold illustrating each story in the world of Peter Rabbit. • The Little Mermaid: The Hans Christian Anderson classic with amazing original illustrations of land and sea. • The Velveteen Rabbit: The touching tale of a toy rabbit brought to real life by the love of a boy. Original illustrations published for the very first time. Over 1 million copies sold! The perfect addition to any home library, and delightfully unique holiday present for a classic book lover.

An illustrated collection of twenty-four animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Shows various styles of Windsor chairs, traces their history in the U.S., and discusses their identification marks and construction

Listen, my children, & you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere . . . .Ó So begins Henry Wadsworth Longfellow''s stirring tale of Paul Revere''s ride & the first battle cry for American independence. Written over a century ago, these words still resonate today. Now acclaimed artist Charles Santore has turned his attention to this historic event, immortalized in Longfellow''s poem. Paul Revere, his horse, the Old North Church, the lantern, Lexington & Concord -- all spring from these pages, & make that famous race against time live once again.

L. Frank Baum''s timeless classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was the first uniquely American fairy tale. A combination of enchanting fantasy and piercing social commentary, this remarkable story has entertained and beguiled readers of all ages since it was first published in 1900. Ray Bradbury writes in his Introduction, "Both [Baum and Shakespeare] lived inside their heads with a mind gone wild with wanting, wishing, hoping, shaping, dreaming," and it is this same hunger that makes all of us continue to seek out the story of Oz--and be nourished by it.This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the definitive first edition and includes the New York Times review of that edition as well as the original Preface by the author.

Santore''s rich watercolors capture the moods and emotions of the Grimm Brother''s tale from its awe-inspiring landscapes to the subtle majesty of the changing hours of th eday. This Snow White will surely stand the test of time and become a classic in its own right.