Hansel and Gretel is one of my all time favorite stories. As a child, I could never get enough of this tale. I am not sure what that says about me. In any event though, I still think it is a great story and was really pleased when my publisher gave me the go ahead to do it. Hansel and Gretel is a classic cautionary tale, bringing home some life lessons we all need to be aware of from time to time. 39 lavishly illustrated pages.

Written and illustrated by Will Moses, JOHNNY APPLESEED tells the story of one of America’s most delightful and enduring characters. Born in Massachusetts on the eve of the American Revolution, Johnny Appleseed was in the fore of the American migration to the mid-west in the early 1800’s. As everyone knows, Johnny was famous for planting his apple trees but equally, it is his unique character, his exploits and the legends that have depicted Johnny Appleseed, which make for wonderful storytelling and illustration. You are sure to be pleased with this wonderful rendition of the Johnny Appleseed story by Will Moses. Hard cover, 11” x 9” over 40 pages and with 45 color illustrations. Published by Philomel Books a division of Penguin Putnam Inc.

Rip Van Winkle, like The Legend of sleepy hollow is based on Washington Irving's famous writings and is considered by many to be the companion book to sleepy hollow. This is the story of Rip Van Winkle, who along with his dog Wolf, ran away from a day's hard work only to discover a long forgotten hollow inhabited by a strange band of revelers who gave him a potion so strong that he went to sleep for twenty years! His tale still haunts the Hudson Valley and some say the noise and commotion caused by that band of revelers can still be heard in the mighty, booming thunder which frequently echoes down the valley. Re-told and illustrated by Will Moses the book is 48 pages in length with 42 original color illustrations by Will. Hard cover, 111/2" x 9". Published by Philomel Books a division of Penguin/Putnam Inc.
 

SILENT NIGHT, written and illustrated by Will Moses, is for the whole family to enjoy. The story takes place on Christmas Eve, many years ago, away in the hills of Vermont. It is a story about family, friendship, commitment and a very special surprise. Intended for children, this story will warm the hearts of young and old alike. Hard cover, 11" x 9" in size, over 40 pages with 45 color illustrations. Published by Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Putnam Inc.

Well here is an old favorite that just about everyone has heard of. What a tradition Clement Moore began when he wrote this wonderful old poem. Growing up we always read "The Night Before Christmas" at Christmas time and today we still recite it faithfully every Christmas Eve with our kids. This version is a pretty nice book, even if I do say so myself. There are 36 pages of text and plenty of colorful paintings illustrating the famous poem.

This book is, of course, based on the original story by Washington Irving. While Irving's original tale is wonderful, it is not something children are likely to read. This version, rewritten and illustrated by Will Moses is in fact a children's book, although, adults seem to be enjoying it equally well. It is profusely illustrated with over 50 original color illustrations each especially created for this story. The hard cover, 11 1 / 2 " x 9" book runs 48 pages in length and is published by Philomel Books, a book division of Penguin Putnam Inc.