Books with author Charles Santore

Here is the wonderful new version of the classic poem every family should own. This edition of The Night Before Christmas is lavishly illustrated by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Wizard of Oz, Snow White and The Little Mermaid. This is an oversized padded board book edition of the classic The Night Before Christmas.Since the poem’s inception in 1823, The Night Before Christmas has been a yearly staple of the holiday season told in countless households. Perfectly capturing the memorable charm of Clement C. Moore’s iconic poem, Charles Santore lends his artwork of fantastical splendor to tell the tale of Saint Nick’s visit, this time in a durable oversized board book that captures the same magical detail and charm as editions beforehand. Children will love this book built especially for them!

Enjoy Aesop's classic fables, now available as a small board book!Enjoy these classic fables, now available as a small board book! Charles Santore’s beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of these classic fables and make the stories leap off the page. Updated to read clearer than ever, these fables are perfect for new readers. These classic tales of memorable and adorable creatures learning right from wrong are the perfect way to introduce children to concepts of conscience, kindness, and empathy. Sturdy pages and rounded corners make this classic children’s book the perfect gift for all ages.

Bring Santa to life in vivid color within the enchanting pages of The Night Before Christmas Coloring Book, featuring the beloved illustrations from the #1 New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore!The classic Christmas tale is now your canvas! Filled with the stunning illustrations that made artist Charles Santore’s picture book edition of The Night Before Christmas a New York Times bestseller, this new Coloring Book edition is sure to light up the gift-giving season. Coloring is the perfect family activity, bringing joy to girls and boys, kids and adults, all year long!

THE POOR CAMEL! While most creatures are prized, pampered, or at least tended to (down to the lowly pig!), the camel is our beast of burden, left to thirst, forage, and sleep in the merciless desert. This beautiful, comical picture book is for anyone who has ever thought the “grass is greener”! Award winner Charles Santore does it again!Praise for A Stowaway on Noah’s Ark:“Santore’s carefully detailed watercolors possess both elegance and power.”—Publishers Weekly “Grand, dazzlingly precise animal portraits . . . gorgeous pictures, which are rendered in breathtaking detail—every animal feather and spot. . . .”—Booklist

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.

The original story of a charming mouse who didn’t want to be left behind is now available in a beautiful oversized board book format featuring Charles Santore’s award-winning illustrations.New York Times best-selling 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 that there will be a great flood, and that he has built an ark big enough for two of each kind. 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 the old man discover him—and will they ever see dry land again?

One of the best-known fairytales now in the perfect size for little hands and big imaginations. Enjoy the heartwarming adventures of this beloved princess time and time again, now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations. Charles Santore’s beautiful, best-selling illustrations make the story leap off the page. Drawing from the original Brothers Grimm fairytale, the classic edition of Snow White lets you follow the beloved story of Snow White as she befriends seven friendly dwarves and escapes the clutches of the evil queen. Thanks to its new-and-improved value trim size, Snow White Little Apple offers you a new look at everyone’s favorite illustrations of this timeless tale.

Princess Hsi-Ling Chi has heard tales of a sleeping dragon and ancient gods residing in the Holy Mountains beyond her father’s palace. But when she emerges from the gates for the first time, she is not afraid. She has with her a magical thread unraveled from a tiny cocoon that dropped into the Empress’s teacup, and she knows it will lead her back to the palace garden. But she is very far from home when she notices that the thread has broken, and that she is lost. How will she find her way back? And will the secret of silk be lost forever?

Learn about the origin of silk alongside Princess His-Ling Chi in this wonderful adventure.Based on the ancient fable of the Silk Princess, this original story tells the history of silk in an adorable light. Charles Santore’s beautiful, best-selling illustrations pair with his original story to capture the spirit of ancient China. Follow Princess Hsi-Ling Chi as she explores the Five Sacred Mountains of China in search of the end of a silk thread. This gorgeous edition will hold an honored spot on your bookshelf for generations.

Wonderful new version of the classic poem every family should own. Lavishly illustrated by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and others. A mini heirloom edition with a four-page gatefold. Includes embossed and foil cover.Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, the poem “The Night Before Christmas” 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 they have an edition to treasure. The poem, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Charles Santore’s lavish illustrations.

"A stunning new edition of a classic children's book!...It's the perfect new book for your kids to enjoy...this could even become their new all-time favorite children's book...It's time to bring your child's attention to something that's truly special." -- Devante, "Kelly's Thoughts on Things" family blog Alice’s adventures come to life in the most definitive and elaborately illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on the market, featuring stunning original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore! This beloved children’s classic bursts with never-before-seen full-color artwork from #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator Charles Santore. Complete with three breathtaking gatefolds, this classic edition promises to be the next must-read bedtime story, creating new traditions for the whole family. Children, parents and grandparents alike will share in this new addition to the family bookshelves!