Christopher Denise

Christopher Denise is an award-winning children's book illustrator and visual development artist. His first book, a retelling of the Russian folktale The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, was pronounced "a stunning debut" by Publishers Weekly. Since then, Chris has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including Alison McGhee's Firefly Hollow, Rosemary Wells' Following Grandfather, Phyllis Root's Oliver Finds His Way, his wife Anika Denise's Bella and Stella Come Home and some in Brian Jacques' acclaimed Redwall series. His books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list and have been recognized by Bank Street College of Education, Parents' Choice Foundation, and the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition. Christopher Denise lives in Rhode Island with his family.

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