Aesop's Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore (Charles Santore Children's Classics)

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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 an adventurous bedtime story full of trickster deeds, moral lessons, and age old fables in this 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 Tortoise The Lion and the Mouse The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing This Classic Edition: Is great for children ages 4 - 8 Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime Lavish illustrations by renowned 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 Christmas Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift Charles Santore 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. Review: A Timeless Treasure for Little Readers! - I purchased Aesop’s Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition as a baby shower gift, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! This timeless collection not only introduces children to classic fables but also creates a meaningful connection between the giver and the little one, especially when paired with a personalized inscription. The illustrations by Charles Santore are simply breathtaking. Vividly detailed and full of life, making each page a joy to explore. There’s even a hidden fold-out page that adds an extra touch of magic and wonder for children to discover. The stories themselves are beautifully written, with clear “Morals of the Story” that help kids understand right from wrong and the consequences of actions, all while keeping bedtime reading engaging and memorable. The colors and artistry are timeless, and reading it aloud makes it feel like a true treasure you’ll return to again and again. Overall, this edition is not just a book, (it’s an experience) making it an ideal gift for a baby shower or any special occasion. Highly recommended! Review: One of the best gifts you can give! - This is a well illustrated book with lessons at the end of each fable that is good for children to know .I have been giving this book to all families I know who have kids for any occasion or no occasion at all.