Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables Synopsis

This collection of eight fables brings Ancient Greece to life. The stories are retold with introductions that tell the reader all about Aesop's life as a slave and a storyteller, and explain the inspiration that lies behind his best-loved tales. Glorious illustrations by Richard Johnson complement Saviour Pirotta's warm and lively style, making this a collection to treasure.

It includes stories such as:

• "The Cat's Bell"
• "The Dog and the Wolf"
• "The Lion and the Mouse"
• "The Goose who Laid the Golden Egg"
• "The Fox and the Crane"
• "The Tortoise and the Hare"
• "The Frogs who Asked for a King"
• and "The Jay and the Peacocks"