Twenty-three best-loved fables are brought together in this beautifully presented collection, illustrated by by CILIP Greenaway nominee Lara Hawthorne. Mice and men, tortoises and tigers, golden eggs and jewels, wild creatures and mythical gods, Aesop's rich story scape weaves through the pages, adorned with sublime illustrations. The rabble of captivating characters show us humour, great friendships, heroic deeds and daring and each timeless tale hides a simple moral - little pieces of wisdom that children and adults alike can use every day. Features favourite tales including: The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, King of the Birds, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Cicada and the Ants, The Lion and the Mouse, The Goose the Laid the Golden Eggs and The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. Imaginatively retold by Katie Haworth and beautifully illustrated by Lara Hawthorne, this is a must-have addition to any child's bookshelf, to be treasured for many years to come.