The American Book of Fables by Matthew Mehan and John Folley

From the Everglades to the Great Lakes, from the sequoias of California to the rocky islands of Maine, The American Book of Fables invites us to rediscover the beauty of America – her lands, her people, and her principles of liberty, law, and love. In this heirloom collection of original and adapted fables, bestselling author and educator Matthew Mehan reimagines Aesop for the New World, replacing lions and tigers with buffalo, eagles, and many more animals from across our own beautiful country. Each tale – crafted in the rhythms of classic verse and prose – reveals the joyful and hard-won harmony of freedom and friendship that can, if we wish, continue to guide the hearts of Americans in their pursuit of happiness. For families seeking to renew their love for nature, neighbor, God, and country, The American Book of Fables is the quintessential keepsake for our nation’s 250th anniversary and a celebration of the people, places, and principles that shaped America and that still call her – and us – to greatness today.