der and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop's Fables--featuring breathtaking original artwork by acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore!

Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. The most well known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included here:

• The Hare and the Tortoise
• The Lion and the Mouse
• The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

This Classic Edition:

• Is great for children ages 4 - 8
• Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime
• Lavish illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Night Before Christmas
• Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift

Charles Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.