The 10 treasured stories collected here include tales from the much-loved storytellers Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen as well as traditional folk tales from around the world?including the Philippines, Iran, and North America?all with something wise to say about life. Each story is retold in a short but continuous narrative, with quirky illustrations that add to the momentum. The playful element is enhanced by text that interacts with the pictures by means of join-in onomatopoeic labels and speech bubbles, all lending to an overall effect that children will adore. The large text and carefully managed readability are perfect to share with younger children who are still learning to read.