num_pages: 40
description: 'Short, original fables with fresh, unexpected morals poke subtle fun at human foibles through the antics of animals. . . . The droll illustrations, with tones blended to luminescent shading, are complete and humorous themselves.' -- Association of Library Service to Children, ALA.
language: English
title: Fables
titlecomplete: Fables
genres: Juvenile, Fiction, Classics, Childrens, Fables, Picture Books, Folklore, Animals, Short Stories, Fantasy
ratings_count: 8639
awards: awardedAt: 347184000000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: HarperColl