Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely
illustrated edition of Aesop's Fables --featuring breathtaking
original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling 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 Little Apple Classic Edition:
- Is great for children ages 4 - 8
- Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime
- Small hardcover format is a great introduction to young readers
- Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling
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's work has been widely exhibited in museums and
celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King
Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original
Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He 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