Classic Fables : Tales of wisdom and wit with gorgeous vintage colour artwork - an essential gift for all ages

Author: Unknown

Myth & legend told as fiction

Published on 8 October 2026 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Bloomsbury Education) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Bloomsbury Illustrated Classic Collections' series.

Hardback | 128 pages
278 x 210 | 720g

Classic Fables is more than a collection of stories; it is a beautifully crafted keepsake. Featuring a gorgeous hardback finish, elegant foil blocking, and a premium ribbon marker, it is the ultimate gift for christenings, birthdays, and the festive season.

Inside, over 100 of Aesop’s most beloved fables are brought to vivid life through the enchanting full-colour watercolours and intricate line drawings of celebrated Golden Age illustrator Charles Folkard. From The Tortoise and the Hare to The Boy Who Cried Wolf, these iconic and lesser-known tales teach gentle lessons in honesty, kindness and wit.

Designed to be read and cherished again and again, this stunning edition will spark children's imaginations and create moments of shared discovery across generations.