When the death of a relative, a friend, or a pet happens or is about to happen . . . how can we help a child to understand?
"Lifetimes" is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive, caring, beautiful way. "Lifetimes" tells us about[...]
Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas story is a perennial favorite, and now it comes alive in Robert Ingpen's masterfully illustrated version. Re-creating the look and atmosphere of nineteenth-century London, Mr. Ingpen, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, produces some of the finest art[...]
What the Dickens is all the fuss? Take a lively look at an author whose indelible characters live on in our language and culture -- and whose legacy shapes our literature to this day. Join award-winning author, critic, and anthologist Michael Rosen for a spirited tour of the life and work of one of [...]
Evocative of an era when all travel was an adventure, this timeless classic is perfectly captured by Robert Ingpen's rich and detailed illustrations Although we live in an age when round-the-world travel is possible in hours rather than weeks, Jules Verne's tale of a race against the clock has never[...]
Edward Lear's beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. Now the adventure of these two unlikely sweethearts has been paired with vibrant paper-collage illustrations by Anne Wilson. Her colorful art creates a whimsical backdrop for Owl's romantic pursuit of Pussycat. "The[...]
Acclaimed illustrator Robert Ingpen takes readers on a magical, unforgettable trip to Neverland in this sumptuous edition of the classic story, complete with a foreword by the great-great grand nephew of J.M. Barrie himself.
Like Peter Pan himself, Barrie's timeless tale never grows old, although[...]
""Saturday morning was come, and all the summer world was bright and fresh, and brimming with life.""So starts Mark Twain's classic tale about a boy's life in a small town on the Mississippi, which has become an all-time favorite both in America and around the world.Tom Sawyer's mischievous and by n[...]
"Sterling Publishing welcomes our new partnership with the legendary artist Robert Ingpen. "For his first title in a brand-new affiliation with Sterling, renowned children's artist Robert Ingpen presents a lush new edition of one of the world's most famous stories: "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.[...]
Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel is now 100 years old And, to celebrate this special occasion, Sterling presents a gorgeous new edition of "The Secret Garden," illustrated by the acclaimed Robert Ingpen.
After her parents' death, Mary Lennox-a plain, sickly, and unloved little girl-leaves[...]
Let the holiday magic begin
Stockings hung by the chimney with care. Visions of sugarplums dancing. And that jolly old elf, St. Nick, with his eight tiny reindeer. That can mean only one thing: it's The Night Before Christmas
From popular children's illustrator Robert Ingpen comes a beautifu[...]
Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Toad have adventures on the river, wild times in the Wild Wood, and high jinks on the open road.[...]
Award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen offers his stunning version of another classic: Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories of the boy Mowgli, rescued and raised by tigers in the heart of the jungle. The tales feature such unforgettable creatures such as Bagheera, the graceful black panther; Baloo, th[...]
Wonderlands is a glorious celebration of Robert Ingpen's work as an illustrator and storyteller, told through his own illustrator's notes, original sketches and abundant illustrations from his award-winning publications-and revealing the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way.[...]
The origin story of a beloved Yuletide hymn Complete with the song lyrics, this lushly illustrated and beautifully told story explains how the popular Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night" was written and put to music. An embodiment of peace, love, and the spirit of Christmas itself, this pictu[...]
There has been magic in the air since the world was young. Wizards and witches have peopled legends through the centuries, and the age of magic has by no means passed away. There are times when we all wish we could weave a spell to make our dreams come true. The Wizard's Book of Spells is an enchant[...]