The Classic Tale of Benjamin Bunny: Illustrated by The New York Times Bestselling Artist Charles Santore

Description

The treasured tale of little Benjamin Bunny is now available in a board book format featuring charming original artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore. Join little Benjamin Bunny as he and mischievous Peter Rabbit stir up trouble on Mr. McGregor's garden. Incredible illustrations with the finest details from New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore capture the spirit of this classic tale, printed on sturdy board stock that will withstand years and generations of repeated reading and handling. This edition is a must-have for every child's library.

Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943) was a British author who is best known for writing children's books featuring the adventures of animals such as Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and Jeremy Fisher. Charles Santore is a renowned, New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator whose work 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. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories such as The Night Before Christmas, The Little Mermaid 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. Charles Santore lives and works in Philadelphia.