In 1960, John Yeoman and artist Quentin Blake were fellow teachers at a French school in London, but this charming collection of seven fables launched these two talented individuals in the world of children's literature. Reissued here with a foreword by Blake, these stories for readers 9 to 12 include "The Discontented Jackdaw," "The Heron and the Crane," and "The Jungle Band."

"This collection of animal tales is good for reading aloud and abounds with Mr. Blake's funny, expressive drawings."—Wall Street Journal