Aesop's Fables

Discover 100 of Aesop’s most enduring fables, beautifully brought to life with expressive illustrations by beloved artist Eric Carle. Passed down for thousands of years, these timeless tales entertain while sharing lessons about human nature and the everyday truths of life—delighting both children and adults.

Aesop was a slave and storyteller from ancient Greece. Although the authorship of these fables is largely unknown, many have been attributed to him, and references to Aesop appear in the writings of other ancient authors. Their connection to Aesop is part of what has helped these stories endure as some of humanity’s most beloved tales.

Award-winning illustrator Eric Carle (1929–2021) was celebrated for his colorful collage illustrations created from hand-painted papers.

• Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket
• Gold-gilded page edges
• Premium acid-free, archival-quality paper
• Compact size for portability and lasting enjoyment
• A beautiful addition to any home or office library
• Size: 4-1/2" × 7-1/2"
• 112 pages