The Illustrated Little Mermaid - Softcover

Andersen, Hans Christian; GraphicBooks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1490468609 ISBN 13: 9781490468600

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Hans Christian Andersen's classic story sees new life in this newly illustrated eBook. A half dozen original illustrations are included in this book.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The Little Mermaid's universal longing for freedom, independence, and love is made real by Santore's sensitive presentation. School Library Journal said, "The opulent full-page watercolors are a perfect complement to this stylish and authentic interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale."

About the Author:

Charles Santore is a renowned 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 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. Charles Santore lives and works in Philadelphia.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1490468609
• ISBN 13: 9781490468600
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 46