The Silk Princess

Learn about the origin of silk alongside the brave Princess His-Ling Chi in this wonderful mythical adventure.

Based on the ancient fable of the Silk Princess, this original story captures the spirit of ancient China, and tells the history of silk in the adorable story of Princess Hsi-Ling Chi. As she explores the Five Sacred Mountains of China in search of the end of a silk thread, she learns to believe in herself and what she can accomplish. This gorgeous edition will hold an honored spot on your bookshelf for generations.

This Classic Edition of The Silk Princess features:

• A beautifully designed hardcover
• Illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables
• Is a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas gift

Charles Santore’s works 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 Little Mermaid, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have 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.

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