A Fable from Aesop As she did in The King of the Birds, Helen Ward again uses museum-quality, scientifically-accurate artwork to retell a classic fable from Aesop. The original lesson about the victory of perseverance over arrogance is enhanced by the stunning illustrations & little-known facts about the protagonists & a host of animal onlookers. Readers familiar with The King of the Birds will find this title to be just as educational & entertaining.