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Charles Santoso

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Charles Santoso (Chao) loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreaming about funny, wondrous stories. He gathers inspiration from his childhood memories and curiosities he discovers in his everyday travels. He has illustrated several picture books, including The Snurtch and I don’t Like Koala—both written by Sean Ferrell, Ida, Always—written by Caron Levis, which was mentioned in the New York Times as “an example of children’s books at their best,” Peanut Butter & Brains—written by Joe McGee, and Penguin & Tiny Shrimp Don’t Do Bedtime—written by Cate Berry. Also a New York Times bestseller Wishtree by Katherine Applegate and A Boy Called Bat by Elana K Arnold.

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The Underwearwolf
Piggypine
Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet
Sleepy Snuggles
Best in Show
Chasing Dreams
Dear Unicorn
I Will Read to You
Feathers Together
Odder
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The Underwearwolf
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · May 12, 2026

The Underwearwolf

By Charles Santoso · With Gideon Sterer

A kid's full moon undies transform him into an underwearwolf.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A daring sea otter faces a shark, challenging her beliefs and survival instincts.

Ida, Always

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.

Chasing Dreams

Picture Book · 2023

Chase your dreams; they hold the key to your potential.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A kid's full moon undies transform him into an underwearwolf.

Feeling Grateful
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Feeling Grateful

Picture Book · 2022

A bear cub's adventures reveal the magic of gratitude in everyday moments.

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Authored

34

Illustrated

39

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Picture books

26

Graphic novels

1

Chapter books

7

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The Underwearwolf
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$1899

The Underwearwolf

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A kid's full moon undies transform him into an underwearwolf.

Piggypine

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A critter defies the narrator to claim his own story. Can he succeed?

Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet
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Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025

A witch's quest for the perfect pet leads to a mysterious egg. What will hatch?

Dear Duck, Please Come!

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2025

A lost tooth leads to a heartwarming quest in Piney Glen.

Sleepy Snuggles

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Baby animals are kissed goodnight, leading to a final sweet dream for a little one.

Best in Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Discover the extraordinary world of dogs through playful poems and surprising facts.

Chasing Dreams
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Chasing Dreams

Picture Book · 2023

Chase your dreams; they hold the key to your potential.

Dear Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Two pen pals discover their true identities, challenging their friendship and creativity.

I Will Read to You

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A boy ventures into the night to read bedtime stories to lonely monsters.

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Feathers Together

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Separated by migration, two storks must find a way to keep their bond alive across continents.

Odder
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$1597

Odder

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A daring sea otter faces a shark, challenging her beliefs and survival instincts.

Feeling Grateful
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$1398

Feeling Grateful

Picture Book · 2022

A bear cub's adventures reveal the magic of gratitude in everyday moments.

Wombat Underground

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

As wildfires rage, a wombat's burrow becomes a refuge for desperate animals.

Willodeen
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Willodeen

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl must solve the mystery of missing creatures to save her village.

The Bookstore Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Explore a bookstore cat's whimsical day from A to Z.

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This Way, Charlie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A blind horse and a gruff goat forge an unlikely friendship tested by life's storms.

Watch Out for Wolf!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Three little pigs plan a party, but can they outsmart the lurking Wolf?

Dandy
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Dandy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A father struggles to remove a weed from his lawn, but his daughter's attachment to it complicates the task.

Bat and the End of Everything

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

A young boy struggles to cope with the impending departure of his beloved class pet and the challenges of caring for a wild animal at home.

Dragons Get Colds Too

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

A dragon with a cold sneezes fire. Can you help him recover?

No Boring Stories!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Misfit animals defy boring tales to create their own wild adventure.

Graphic Nov.
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$1697

Penguin & Tiny Shrimp Don't Do Bedtime!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A bedtime story with fireworks and sharks, but no sleep.

Bat and the Waiting Game

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk named Thor and navigates the challenges of family and friendship

Peanut Butter & Aliens

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Aliens invade, demanding 'Sploink' and spreading chaos. Can peace be restored?

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$958

A Boy Called Bat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car

Un niño llamado Bat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A boy has one month to prove a skunk can be a perfect pet.

The Snurtch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mischievous monster disrupts Ruthie's school day, testing her self-control.

Ida, Always
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Ida, Always

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.

Peanut Butter & Brains

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A zombie craves PB&J, not brains. Can he change his undead friends' minds?

Spy Guy
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$1699

Spy Guy

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015

Can a clumsy spy uncover the secret to stealth?

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$574

Best Friend Battle

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Sylvie battles to outshine Georgie and win back her best friend with a grand birthday plan.

I Don't Like Koala

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A boy struggles to escape a creepy toy koala that won't leave him alone.

Odder

Picture Book · Ages 3–6

An otter's life changes when she's rescued and becomes a mentor.

Love, Grumble

Picture Book · Ages 4–6

A grumpy troll learns love isn't as bad as he thought.

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Elana K. Arnold

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