Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations, this beautiful collection of Aesop's Favorite Fables is sure to ignite young imaginations and teach them virtue, kindness, integrity, problem-solving, happiness, and what it means to be human. Passed down for thousands of years, Aesop's Fables is a collection of moral stories by the famed storyteller from ancient Greece. Reprinted and translated thousands of times over the past two millennia, this collection represents some of the most widely known and famous children's literature. Many of these fables bestow human traits upon animal characters and place them in human situations to highlight desirable and less desirable traits. Their intent, through the telling of these tales, is to teach readers important moral lessons such as "Self-help is the best help" or "Do not attempt too much all at once.". Boys and girls and parents will enjoy reading: The Wolf and the Kid * The Tortoise and the Ducks * Belling the Cat * Hercules and the Wagoner * The Kid and the Wolf * The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse *The Lion and the Mouse * The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf* The Sheep and the Pig * The Travelers and the Purse * The Frogs Who Wished for a King * The Owl and the Grasshopper * The Monkey and the Camel * The Wolf and the Lamb * The Travelers and the Sea * The Farmer and His Sons * The Goose and the Golden Egg * The Farmer and the Snake * The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing * The Rose and the Butterfly * The Fox and the Monkey * The Hare and the Tortoise * The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle * And dozens and dozens more! Handsomely packaged and affordable, this book is part of a classic series for children that aims to revitalize these enchanting works and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation.

Originating as an old English folk tale, this familiar story is given a fresh new look by illustrator Milo Winter and is sure to delight younger readers. Full color.

A Christmas Carol has been credited with restoring the holiday to one of merriment and festivity in Britain and America after a period of sobriety. First published on 19 December 1843, it tells the story of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation resulting from supernatural visits from Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim.

This edition features 11 striking black and white drawings by Milo Winter (1912)

An Unabridged Printing Of Milo Winter's Fully Illustrated Color Edition To Include "The Hare And The Tortoise," "Belling The Cat," And "The Fox And The Grapes," With 147 Fables In Total -

This Wonder Book contains over 150 myths and tales of nature from all parts of the world, illustrated by Milo Winter. There are tales of flowers, talking birds, magic waters and enchanted forests that children can delight in. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. We are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.