Aesop was an Ancient Greek story-teller and slave, famed and cherished for his short fables that often involve personified animals. In the renowned collection of works that is Aesop's Fables, he weaves moral education and entertainment together into tales that have been enjoyed by many, many generations. A lot of the stories in Aesop's Fables, such as The Fox and the Grapes (giving us the term "sour grapes"), The Tortoise and the

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Despite being conceived over two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables are still passed from parent to child today, and are embedded in our collective consciousness. The morals still inform our judgments, but have they influenced our views of the animal protagonists as well? And, if so, is there any truth behind the stereotypes? Are crows smart enough to reason? Are pigeons so dumb they cannot tell the difference between painting and reality?...

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse,' Liz turns up her nose at farm cooking while Abby learns she prefers the peace of the farm to the excitement of the city"--

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' Henry races against Michael, the fastest runner in school"--

The mice learn that "some things are easier said than done" when they try to get rid of their great enemy the cat.

A collection of nearly sixty fables from Aesop, including such familiar ones as "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The North Wind and the Sun," "Androcles and the Lion," "The Troublesome Dog," and "The Fox and the Stork."

After trading houses, the country mice and the town mice discover there's no place like home.

Several fables from Aesop are adapted and woven into a story about the adventures of a fox.

Which is more powerful, the fury of the North Wind or the warmth of the Sun? Lovingly hand-rendered in delicate crayon and colored pencil, this modern and unexpected retelling of a classic fable explores the true meaning and source of strength in times of trouble.