Aesop’s Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore   Import  Single

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About the Author

Aesop was a Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop’s Fables.

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have 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. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride, which was named 2004 Children’s Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children’s Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.

From the Publisher

Stunning Artwork

Charles Santore’s amazing full-color illustrations make this the most definitive edition of Aesop’s Fables; watercolor artwork jumps off the page alongside the original text of the stories we all know and love, including The Tortoise and the Hare, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing, and more.

A Life Lesson in Every Fable

These classic and captivating tales of memorable and adorable creatures learning right from wrong are the perfect way to introduce children to concepts of conscience, kindness, and integrity.

Perfect Gift for Parents—and Grandparents

This elaborate picture book is sure to become a family keepsake, and be passed down for generations to come.

5 reviews for Aesop’s Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore   Import  Single

  1. Lisa Welsh –

    Beautiful illustrations!
    Great book!

  2. Linda Weil –

    Beautiful illustrations
    Attractive version, great for all ages.

  3. Johnny Appleseed –

    Excellent for all children
    Book is huge hardback with beautiful color illustrations. Hoping my 2 year old nephew will treasure it

  4. julie bethell –

    The book is a lot nicer than you think
    The book came very quickly, it’s so beautiful,worth a lot more than I paid .It’s a book I had as a child so bought it for myself again as an adult and can share the stories with my godchildren an friends grandkids ,,,,,the illustrations are stunning a real good buy ,,the pages glossy and type face of a good size , can not enthuse enough if your looking for a lovely christening present this is it,,,,,,,a gift for any occasion,I’m really happy with it if I could give an extra star I would ,,,,

  5. Amazon Customer –

    Aesop’s Fables
    Book is in excellent condition. The stories are short and the illustrations are very well done.

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