Naesop's fables book illustrated by charles santore

Charles santore aesops fables book illustrated by charles. Charles santore has received numerous awards for artistic excellence, both for his past achievements in the magazine and advertising fields, and more recently for his illustrations for aesops fa bles and the wizard of oz, which have also been published by jellybean press. Aesops fa bles hardcover december 12, 1988 by charles santore illustrator 4. Charles santores beautiful, bestselling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book, making the tales leap off the page. The fables fame is rooted in their antiquity, storytelling form, and common sense. In his illustrations for childrens books, i dont know a single artist that. He went on to illustrate retellings of aesops fables 1988, snow white. Aesops fa bles have been with us since the 6th century b.

Aesop s wise and witty fables are among the most popular stories ever writtenand charles santore s richly illustrated version is one of the most gorgeous editions ever published. The 20 best childrens book quotes of all time aesops fables no act. Charles santore aesop s fables book illustrated by charles santore toy gift idea birthday. In addition to these touchstones of children s literature, santore has written and illustrated storybooks of his own, including the silk princess and a stowaway on noah s ark. Can also recommend aesops s fables illustrated by jerry pinkey if you are looking for well illustrated fables. Charles santore began his artistic career producing illustrations for advertising agencies and magazines. Illustrations are typical santore, who is always great in my book. 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, bestselling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book, making the tales leap off the page. Aesops fables book by charles santore official publisher page. Santores illustrations of animals in fairy tales are anatomically correct due.

Awardwinning artist charles santore has illustrated more than twenty children s picture books, including aesop s fables, the wizard of oz, and the velveteen rabbit. Children should be read to with beautifully illustrated books that have great stories. Whether aesop, reputedly a slave who later became a free man, wrote the fables or wrote some, compiled some scholars lean to the latter is still debated. Awardwinning artist charles santore has illustrated more than twenty childrens picture books, including aesops fables, the wizard of oz, and the velveteen. In the 1980s he turned his attention to childrens book illustration. Charles santore, 84, nationally known illustrator from south. Feb 26, 2018 explore damijonaitiens board illustrationscharles santore. Unavailable for a number of years, this dazzling interpretation features lavish art that provides a fresh perspective on aesop s beloved characters. From stocking stuffers and baby showers to early reader libraries, this edition of aesops fa bles is the perfect gift for any occasion. Charles santores beautiful, bestselling illustrations. Childrens classics cider mill press book publishers.