The Illustrated Treasury of Classic Children's Stories: Featuring 14 Classic Children's Books Illustrated by Charles Santore, acclaimed illustrator (Charles Santore Children's Classics)

Beautiful book with pull out, multiple page, illustrations. This is great for when your little one gets older. I don't use it much right now for my infant. Also the stories are pretty long so better to read when your child has a longer attention span. Read to your little one every day!

This book on classic children’s stories is perfect just for the stories. To me, the most perfect part of the book are the artist’s illustrations. The illustrations tell a story of wonder and excitement not usually found in children’s literature. The illustrator, a New York Times renown illustrator, tells the story in pictures. This book is a keeper for anyone who will own it.

The breath-taking artistry of Charles Santore has been displayed in museums. It is easy to see why. Santore belongs in a rare class, along with Greg HIlderbrant and C.Y. Craft. Craft, Hilderbrant and Santore are not "illustrators". They are Artists, whose work is powerful enough to turn our beloved fantasies into inspiring realities.Santore is definitely worthy of celebration, and this 563 pages Coffee Table Storybook collection is it!! Just call this: The Masterpiece Collection.Alongside beloved favorites, you'll find lesser known treasures like "The Silk Princess" from China. Santore varies his style and presentation depending on the story. This is wise, as the overall impact of this Treasury is as emotional as it is visual. Santore uses soft color palettes for "The Silk Princess" and the Tales of "Peter Rabbit" and his family. "Aesop's Fables", "The Night Before Christmas" and "Alice In Wonderland" all feature large gate-fold and/or fold-out panels, so handle with care.There is real heartbreak and pathos in Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid" and Margery Williams' classic "The Velveteen Rabbit," and Santore's style and sensitivities compliments these stories perfectly. Santore emphasizes the darker aspects within "Snow White." After reading the original Grimms Brothers text of "Snow White" alongside Santore's artwork, you'll never look at Walt Disney's animated film version the same way again.The Treasury features the two most beloved fantasies of all time: Lewis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland" and L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard Of Oz", and Santore, of course, rises to both occasions brilliantly. Santore, admirably, does not shy away from the bizarre and nightmarish aspects "In Wonderland." Baum's "Oz", is, of course, a much warmer and welcoming fantasy than Carroll's "Wonderland." "Oz" is also Santoro's tour-de-force in this collection. The adventures of Dorothy and friends come to life with a vibrant immediacy.This collection really deserves ten Stars. Cherish this Treasury forever.

This is one beautiful book. Very large & very heavy. A book a child could keep into adulthood & then pass it on. This is my go-to baby shower gift.

Charles Santore is a talented illustrator. His illustrations are so vivid and almost lifelike that they look almost real when you are drawn into the story.

This is a wonderful collection of stories for children and I'm so glad I bought it. I don't have small children anymore but I'm a booklover and couldn't resist this one. You will love it!

This book is beautifully illustrated. My daughter cannot wait to read all the stories to my grandsons.

It's a beautifully illustrated collection of ABRIDGED books. Unfortunately, I was hoping for the originals when it comes to the works of Baum and Carroll, particularly, as much of the quality of their tales are lost without the telling.If you don't have them already, this is a good collection to start with. It's probably fantastic for story time with 4- to 8-year-olds, but I already had collections for that.