A little mouse saves the life of a great lion; hungry Grasshopper, too lazy to store food, gets no mercy from the industrious ants; crafty Jackal tricks Klipspringer to escape death - but is himself tricked by the cock and the dog…. Here are 16 of Aesop's wise, witty and timeless fables, portrayed for the first time in an African setting. This is an exciting new interpretation of one of the world's great classics. This unique story collection is vividly illustrated by Beverley Naidoo's fellow South African Piet Grobler, an internationally acclaimed illustrator. The two have previously collaborated on The Great Tug of War for Frances Lincoln
A delightfully illustrated book to pick and choose fables, or just read all the way through, while enjoying the vibrant colours of Africa in Aesop's world. - Armadillo Magazine
Get hold of this book and treat yourself to a masterclass in witty, tender and tough story telling… Treat this book as a collection of easy to read stories, as a re-telling of some ancient fables, as a witty comment on talking animals, as stories to share with 6 to 60 year olds, as lessons for the living... it will not disappoint, and will draw you back again and again. - School Librarian
From The Mosquito and the Lion: "What a fine, strong king you are!" mosquito jeered. "Ha! Show me your claws and teeth! You can't even catch me!" Lion was furious and tried harder to strike Mosquito. Yet every time he attempted to whack the tiny beast, it zigzagged past him....
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