Originally published in 1970, an edition of Aesop's unsparing morality tales features expressive pen-and-ink illustrations by a renowned African-American artist, including five that were left out of the original edition. UP.

Contains 23 fables, the full complement of Lawrence's illustrations, 18 of which were originally published by Windmill Books in 1970.

The Lion and Other Beasts Go Hunting --The Lioness -- The Fox and the Goat -- The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat -- The Council of Mice -- The Monkey and the Camel -- The Ant and the Grasshopper -- The Fox and the Crow -- The Ass and the Grasshoppers -- The Lion and the Three Bulls -- The Hares and the Frogs -- The Dog and the Bone -- The Angler and the Little Fish -- The Porcupine and the Snakes -- The Donkey in Lion's Skin -- The Thief and the Dog -- The Raven and the Swan -- The Bull and the Goat -- The Bundle of Sticks -- The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing -- The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle -- The Two Frogs -- The Tortoise and the Hare.