This delightful version of  popular Aesop fables was fun to read and easy to understand.  The author, Bob Hartman, retold these fables in a way that emphasized the moral lesson without lecturing.  The writing flowed well and the story shop theme neatly tied all the fables together.  The illustrations were beautifully detailed with vibrant colors.  This book will be a wonderful resource to students studying fables or who simply enjoy reading these timeless stories.