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 ClothingThis Oversized Padded Board Book Edition: * Is great for children ages 4 - 8 * Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime * Oversized padded cover that is comfortable for little hands * Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen