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  • Aesop's Fables: The Classic Edition

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Sept. 25, 2018)
    Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop’s Fables to hit the market in years—featuring breathtaking original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore!The most well known and well loved of Aesop’s Fables have been brought to life with NYT #1 bestselling illustrator Charles Santore’s beloved and breathtaking artwork. These classic and captivating tales help to illustrate basic moral issues through the amazing artwork and simple stories we all know and love.
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  • The Illustrated Treasury of Classic Children's Stories

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Oct. 22, 2019)
    With 14 gorgeously illustrated children’s stories, this treasury will hold a spot on the family bookshelf for generations.#1 New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore’s beautiful illustrations capture the timeless spirit of these classic stories like you’ve never seen them before. From fairytale classics like The Little Mermaid and Snow White to timeless poems like The Night Before Christmas, these classic stories will captivate audiences of all ages. This gorgeous story collection features original, never-before-seen cover artwork in a breathtaking format that is sure to be treasured for years. And thanks to its new-and-improved trim size, the Santore Treasury offers you a new look at everyone’s favorite illustrations. With 14 gorgeously illustrated children’s stories, this treasury will hold a spot on the family bookshelf for generations.
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  • The Wizard of Oz Coloring Book

    Charles Santore

    Paperback (Applesauce Press, Feb. 21, 2017)
    Lions and tigers and coloring books, oh my! The Wizard of Oz Coloring Book lets you bring Dorothy’s iconic red shoes to life as you color in the black-and-white original illustrations of award-winning illustrator Charles Santore! Bring The Wizard of Oz to life in vivid color! Create your own classic picture book with colorful illustrations by New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles Santore. Bring these stunning, original black-and-white drawings to life as you color, draw, and paint your way down the Yellow Brick Road.
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  • The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Edition eBook

    Charles Santore

    eBook (Appleseed Press, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Engaging new illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore—illustrator of The Night Before Christmas, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and many others—reinvigorate the classic children’s story of the Velveteen Rabbit. An oversized heirloom edition with three times as many illustrations as the original edition. Includes embossed and foil cover.Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real has charmed children—and adults—for nearly a century. This heirloom edition, containing Margery Williams’ original text paired with gorgeous paintings by award-winning illustrator Charles Santore, is sure to be treasured by families for many years to come.
  • Aesop's Fables: A Little Apple Classic

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Sept. 10, 2019)
    The world's best-known children's fables now in the perfect size for little hands and big imaginations.Enjoy these beloved fables now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations. These classic tales of meorable and adorable creatures learnign right from wrong are the perfect way to introduce children to concepts of conscience, kindness, and empathy. Charles Santore's beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book, making the tales leap off the page. From stocking stuffers and baby showers to early reader libraries, this edition of Aesop's Fables is the perfect gift for any occasion.
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  • Aesop's Fables

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 2, 2012)
    Aesop's wise and witty fables are among the most popular stories ever written—and Charles Santore's richly illustrated version is one of the most gorgeous editions ever published. Unavailable for a number of years, this dazzling interpretation features lavish art that provides a fresh perspective on Aesop's beloved characters. Santore has arranged these timeless tales by animal, making it easy to follow each creature from one situation to the next and gain a better understanding of how its actions parody human behavior.
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  • A Stowaway on Noah's Ark: The Classic Edition

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Feb. 3, 2015)
    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?
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  • William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies: The Classic Edition

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, March 4, 2014)
    The tale of a courageous frog who opens a stubborn Queen’s eyes to the beauty of nature is now available in a hardcover classic edition, featuring Charles Santore’s brilliant illustrations for a new generation of readers.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. Charles Santore’s original illustrations are faithfully reproduced with brilliance, detailing the captivating scenes of William’s daring adventures and triumphant influence on the Queen.
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  • The Camel's Lament

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 28, 2004)
    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
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  • Charles Santore's Timeless Tales Gift Set

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Oct. 21, 2014)
    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.
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  • A Stowaway on Noah's Ark Board Book: The Classic Edition

    Charles Santore

    Board book (Applesauce Press, Oct. 17, 2017)
    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?
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  • Snow White: A Little Apple Classic

    Charles Santore

    Hardcover (Applesauce Press, Sept. 10, 2019)
    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.
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