Also illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger: Dwarf Nose The Selfish Giant The Night Before Christmas Thumbeline Aesop's Fables by Lisbeth Zwerger Ages 8-12 32 pages North-South Books March 2006 Hardcover     Artist Lisbeth Zwerger has produced a modern version of twelve Aesop's Fables with beautiful illustrations to accompany each story. The collection includes such familiar tales as “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Fox and the Grapes” and “The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf,” as well as lesser-known tales such as “The Man and the Satyr” and “The Moon and her Mother.” Zwerger’s crisp prose captures the wit and wisdom of these beloved fables and quickly gets to the heart of each story. The illustrations are what distinguish this adaptation of Aesop’s fables from the many others on the market. The delicate ink-and-wash pictures that accompany each story are beautifully rendered, giving each story a slightly multicultural and timeless feel. This reprint of the 1989 original is a perfect addition to any book lover’s library. It promises to be a keeper, both for Zwerger’s beautiful artwork (the cover picture alone is worth the price of the book) and the enduring appeal of these beloved fables.     web reviews   Usha Reynolds/2008 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)