The Illustrated Book of Aesop's Fables

Aesop, the legendary Greek storyteller, lived in the 6th century B.C., but his wise and witty talesaeach with its own distinctive morala remain as popular in our own day as they were when first told. Here are many of Aesopas best-known fables, all of them complemented with large, full-color illustrations of unusually high quality. The tales included in this volume are categorized according to the animals playing lead roles. Thus under aLiona we have the fables of aThe Lion and the Rat,a aThe Lion and the Bull,a aThe Lion and the Ass,a and several more, each with its own witty conclusion. Other animal themes include fables of the Fox, the Wolf, and the Eagle. Here is a wonderful introduction to Aesopas immortal fables for boys and girls, a volume that is both beautiful to look at and enjoyable to read. Adults, too, will treasure this book. Color illustrations on every page.