Name: Aesop's Fables
Price: 35.04 NZD
Availability: InStock
Author: Charles Santore
ISBN: 9781604338102

Type

Physical Book

Author

Aesop

Illustrated by

Charles Santore

Publisher

Applesauce Press

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

32.3 x 24.9 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.66 kg.

ISBN13

9781604338102

Synopsis "Aesop's Fables "

Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop's Fables --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. The most well-known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included here: - The Hare and the Tortoise - The Lion and the Mouse - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing This Classic Edition: - Is great for children ages 4 - 8 - Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime - Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Night Before Christmas - Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift Charles Santore's work 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.

Charles Santore

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Charles Santore (1935-2019) was a renowned American illustrator, known for his work in children's literature and his visual interpretations of classic tales. His detailed and expressive style made him a prominent figure in book illustration. Throughout his career, he worked on numerous editions of traditional stories, reinterpreting them with a unique artistic approach.

Among his most notable works are Aesop’s Fables (2010), The Night Before Christmas (1996), and The Wizard of Oz (2018), in which his art enriched timeless narratives. His work belongs to the genre of children's literature and has been widely recognized for its visual mastery.

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