Aesop's Fables, Level 4

In three stories three characters teach us lessons: the tortoise ‘slowly but surely’ wins the race; the mouse becomes a ‘great little friend’ to the mighty lion; the country mouse prefers the quiet life back home to the luxury – and dangers – of the town.

Trois histoires et trois personnages d’où tirer une leçon : la tortue qui va « lentement et loin » pour ensuite gagner la course, le rat qui devient « le petit grand ami » du lion puissant et le rat des champs qui préfère retourner à la vie tranquille de chez-lui, en se retirant des conforts – et des dangers – de la vie de la ville.

Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children. She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German, and American publishers. Her books have been translated in numerous countries. Massari was born in Rome where she studied art and illustration. Now she lives in a little Etruscan town, with her husband and daughter, Diana.