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.
A kid's full moon undies transform him into an underwearwolf.
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car
A daring sea otter faces a shark, challenging her beliefs and survival instincts.
A kid's full moon undies transform him into an underwearwolf.
A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.
An otter's life changes when she's rescued and becomes a mentor.
A witch's quest for the perfect pet leads to a mysterious egg. What will hatch?
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Authored
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Illustrated
39
Collaborators
Picture books
26
Graphic novels
1
Chapter books
7
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
34
books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A kid's full moon undies transform him into an underwearwolf.
A critter defies the narrator to claim his own story. Can he succeed?
A witch's quest for the perfect pet leads to a mysterious egg. What will hatch?
A lost tooth leads to a heartwarming quest in Piney Glen.
Baby animals are kissed goodnight, leading to a final sweet dream for a little one.
Discover the extraordinary world of dogs through playful poems and surprising facts.
Chase your dreams; they hold the key to your potential.
Two pen pals discover their true identities, challenging their friendship and creativity.
A boy ventures into the night to read bedtime stories to lonely monsters.
Separated by migration, two storks must find a way to keep their bond alive across continents.
A daring sea otter faces a shark, challenging her beliefs and survival instincts.
A bear cub's adventures reveal the magic of gratitude in everyday moments.
As wildfires rage, a wombat's burrow becomes a refuge for desperate animals.
A girl must solve the mystery of missing creatures to save her village.
Explore a bookstore cat's whimsical day from A to Z.
A blind horse and a gruff goat forge an unlikely friendship tested by life's storms.
Three little pigs plan a party, but can they outsmart the lurking Wolf?
A father struggles to remove a weed from his lawn, but his daughter's attachment to it complicates the task.
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.
A dragon with a cold sneezes fire. Can you help him recover?
Misfit animals defy boring tales to create their own wild adventure.
A bedtime story with fireworks and sharks, but no sleep.
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk named Thor and navigates the challenges of family and friendship
Aliens invade, demanding 'Sploink' and spreading chaos. Can peace be restored?
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car
A boy has one month to prove a skunk can be a perfect pet.
A mischievous monster disrupts Ruthie's school day, testing her self-control.
A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.
A zombie craves PB&J, not brains. Can he change his undead friends' minds?
Can a clumsy spy uncover the secret to stealth?
Sylvie battles to outshine Georgie and win back her best friend with a grand birthday plan.
A boy struggles to escape a creepy toy koala that won't leave him alone.
An otter's life changes when she's rescued and becomes a mentor.
A grumpy troll learns love isn't as bad as he thought.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Charles Santoso's books.
