| The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover: The Classic Edition by Acclaimed Illustrator, Charles Santore Classic Edition Contributor(s): Williams, Margery (Author), Santore, Charles (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1604332778 ISBN-13: 9781604332773 Publisher: Applesauce Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Toys, Dolls & Puppets |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2012288159 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: Classic Edition |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11.3" W x 10.5" (1.24 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 695 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Engaging new illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore--illustrator of The Night Before Christmas, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and many others--reinvigorate the classic children's story of the Velveteen Rabbit. This is a large hardcover heirloom edition with three times as many illustrations as the original edition, with gorgeous foil on the cover! Perfect for families and loved ones. 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. This heirloom edition, containing Margery Williams' original text paired with gorgeous paintings by award-winning illustrator Charles Santore, is sure to be treasured by families for many years to come. The work of New York Times best-selling 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, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Wizard of Oz. |
Contributor Bio(s): Santore, Charles: - Charles Santore is a renowned illustrator and his many awards include the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, the Alumni Award of the Philadelphia College of Art, and the Hamilton King Award. Charles Santore's illustrations are part of the permanent collections of the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA; The Free Library of Philadelphia; New York City's Museum of Modern Art; The United States Department of the Interior and many private collections. |