figurines & knick knacks
aesops fables
please o king cried the mouse spare me this time and i shall never forget your kindness . someday i may be able to repay you . the lion was so amused by this idea that he let the poor creature go . br in sixth century greece it is said there lived a slave named aesop who was renowned for his brilliant storytelling . the collection of sly witty fables that bears his name continues to delight readers of all ages . michael hague has selected his favorite fables and illustrated them with beautiful paintings in the style that has made his work so popular . br
the noted illustrator presents thirteen of aesops most familiar fables .