Their lessons have seeped into the very fabric of our language, as evidenced by expressions such as "sour grapes" and "a wolf in sheep's clothing." Through the centuries many artists have risen to the challenge of interpreting their favorite tales. In this magnificent edition, award-winning illustrator Helen Ward has chosen a dozen of her favorite fables, painstakingly creating with words and breathtaking watercolors a dazzling new collection destined to become a classic.

    With its bilingual format, this Spanish story book for children is ideal for helping early readers with foreign language comprehension.FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading.BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

    Here are all the classic tales: the greedy dog who loses his bone to his own reflection in the water; the little mouse who pays back the grand lion in a big, big way; and the shepherd's son who thinks it's a good joke to cry "Wolf!" just to see the villagers come running. And, of course, there's that arrogant hare and his racing partner, the slow but steady tortoise. Michael Morpurgo's lively language gives each tale a fresh feel that's perfect for reading aloud and sharing. Emma Chichester Clark's radiant illustrations are bursting with bold colors and cheerful characters. Together they have created a modern classic brimming with fun, which children will enjoy reading and laughing over again and again.

    Veronica Uribe chose these fables for their inherent charm as amusing and popular stories known to many in one version or another.Young readers will recognize traditional favorites such as The Fox and the Crow and The Shepherd and the Wolf, while other tales such as The Milkmaid and Belling the Cat may be new to them. The lessons derived from many of these fables have been adopted by cultures the world over and are reflected in familiar sayings such as Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg or Slow and steady wins the race.

    Featuring whimsical characters, it is intended for readers of various ages. It also includes many preliminary pencil sketches.