Cuddle up with your little one and share the wonder of Aesop's Fables with the most exquisitely illustrated edition—featuring breathtaking original artwork by acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore! Get ready for and adventurous bedtime story full of trickster deeds, moral lessons, and age old fables in the favorite childhood fairy tale anthology that is sure to delight and inspire.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 TortoiseThe Lion and the MouseThe Town Mouse and the Country MouseThe Wolf in Sheep's Clothing This Little Apple Classic Edition:Is great for children ages 4 - 8Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtimeSmall hardcover format is a great introduction to young readersLavish 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 ChristmasMakes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift Charles Santore’s works 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.