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Charles Santore

5 stars across 78 books

L. Frank Baum (Author)
L. Frank Baum was born in 1856 to a family that became wealthy from the oil business. As a child he was weak in health and spent most of his time reading in his father's study. Baum became the author of the first American fairy tale when he created The Wizard of Oz series.

Charles Santore (Author)
Charles Santore is a nationally acclaimed illustrator whose works appear regularly in magazines. His honors include the Library of Congress's 2009 National Book Festival Artist, the Society of Illustrators' Award of Excellence, and the Hamilton King Award. His works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and in many private collections. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

1st January 2017

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll's fantastical tale is an artist's dream. With the complete, unabridged text and glowing full-colour illust... MoreAlice's Adventures in Wonderland

(43 reviews) Review

The Velveteen Rabbit

2nd February 2015

The Velveteen Rabbit

(21 reviews) Review

The Night Before Christmas

10th September 2015

The Night Before Christmas

(14 reviews) Review

The Wizard of Oz

6th September 2018

The Wizard of Oz

This is THE WIZARD OF OZ - but not as you know it. ... MoreThe Wizard of Oz

(11 reviews) Review

Snow White

30th October 2012

Snow White

Discover the magic of Snow White in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little re... MoreSnow White

(9 reviews) Review

Aesop's Fables

4th September 2014

Aesop's Fables

Sixty of the most famous of Aesop's Fables have been updated and rewritten by the talented anthologist Fiona Waters, and... MoreAesop's Fables

(3 reviews) Review

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

15th October 2020

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

Chris Riddell's brilliant full-colour illustrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in a sumptuous hardback and jacketed ... MoreAlice's Adventures In Wonderland

(2 reviews) Review

William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies: The Classic Edition

4th March 2014

William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies: The Classic Edition

Follow the tale of a courageous frog who is determined to restore his moat and share the beauty of its water lilies.The ... MoreWilliam the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies: The Classic Edition

(1 review) Review

Jabberwocky

1st December 2010

Jabberwocky

Introducing the wonderful world of verse to young children. The book includes comical limericks, enchanting magical poem... MoreJabberwocky

(1 review) Review

The Velveteen Rabbit: or, How Toys Become Real

28th May 2016

The Velveteen Rabbit: or, How Toys Become Real

The Velveteen Rabbit is not a 'real' rabbit, like the rabbits he meets in the forest. He has seams and is full of stuffi... MoreThe Velveteen Rabbit: or, How Toys Become Real

(1 review) Review

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New Book

Aesop’s Fables: The Collectible Leather Edition: The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore

9th April 2026

(0 reviews)

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Aesop's Fables Bath Book: Foamies

Paperback

3rd December 2026

Recent Reviews

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by GeorRid

i like the book Alice in wonderland because Alice follows a rabbit in to a tunnel and ends up in a a town were unusual things are normal and normal t...
The Wizard of Oz

by MrsV

This is a lovely simplified version of the original, with sweet name changes and colourful and engaging illustrations. My children enjoyed the story a...
The Velveteen Rabbit

by lpwilford

This is a such a lovely book about a teddy bear being forgotten and then his life changes when the boy remembers about him. We both enjoyed this book....