This keepsake edition of Aesop's Fables, featuring original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore, is perfect for children aged 4-8. Aesop, a former Greek slave, created simple adventures featuring animals to teach moral standards or lessons for living. The most well-known and loved fables include The Hare and the Tortoise, The Lion and the Mouse, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, and The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The edition comes with a slipcase and ribbon marker, features a large fold-out illustration, and is perfect for family read-alouds or bedtime stories. This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.