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!
Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. This classic edition of short stories is brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by New York Times #1 Bestselling illustrator Charles Santore. The most well known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included to help boys and girls learn which traits are desirable and which are less than desireable, including:
- The Hare and the Tortoise - The Lion and the Mouse - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore 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 Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!
Discovering Bugs
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Meet the coolest creepy crawlies on the planet! Discovering Bugs features an in-your-face look at more than fifty fascinating insects—as if through a magnifying glass!
Zoom in on the coolest bugs in the world, crawling the forest floor alongside beetles and ants, and flying the skies with bees and dragonflies. Discovering Bugs makes you feel as if you’re looking through a microscope...and the deeply textured cover looks and feels like a gigantic spider! Stunning artwork takes you up-close-and-personal with 50 of the most interesting "bugs" from around the world. Your own backyard! Discovering Bugs features: *Profiles of dozens of awesome critters, from the teeny, tiny fairyfly wasp to the ginormous Goliath beetle! *Fun Facts highlighting the fascinating features of each species, from the classic monarch butterfly, to the Gooty sapphire tarantula, to the Hercules beetle! *Intricate, full-page illustrations show these creatures in action, battling other bugs or blending into their natural environments!
The Wizard of Oz Hardcover
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“We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!”
In this gorgeously illustrated, classic hardcover edition of The Wizard of Oz, readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road. It’s an unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City; the dark, foreboding forest; and the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. This Classic Edition of The Wizard of Oz is a must-have for every family's library and features:
- A beautifully designed hardcover - A child-friendly retelling that remains faithful to L. Frank Baum's original text - Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling 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
The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore 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, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and more!
The Night Before Christmas Heirloom Edition
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The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa to life for generations, and this #1 New York Times bestselling edition now includes a special reading of this classic poem by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges.
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
These opening lines from the famous Christmas poem intially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, have been inspriring kids and captivating their minds as they prepare for the coming Santa and his reindeer. Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. This family heirloom edition includes:
- A special audio CD featuring a captivating performance of the beloved poem by Jeff Bridges! - A beautifully designed hardcover with an embossed foil-stamped cover - A large four-page foldout opens to 42 inches to help immerse you in the story - An audio CD of classic Christmas music - A countdown-to-Christmas poster - A keepsake envelope for safe storage of these festive components year-round - Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, Aesop's Fables, and The Wizard of Oz. - A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder"
The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore 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 Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover
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The beloved story of the Velveteen Rabbit, the toy rabbit made real by the love of a boy, is now available in a beautiful heirloom hardcover.
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. Author Margery Williams wrote this treasured classic that has warmed many hearts for decades. This story is among the top 100 books for children recommended by the National Education Association, chosen in a 2007 online poll, and also won the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award. This classic edition of The Velveteen Rabbit features:
- A beautifully designed heirloom hardcover with foil stamping - Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables - Three times as many illustrations as the origially published work
Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years.
The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore 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, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
