One of Aesop's Fables

"One of Aesop's Fables" by James Baldwin is a retelling of the classic tales attributed to Aesop, designed to entertain and impart moral lessons through engaging narratives. Baldwin's version showcases his storytelling prowess while maintaining the essence of the original fables, often featuring animals with human characteristics that reflect timeless truths about human nature, ethics, and the consequences of our actions. Through his accessible language and vivid illustrations, Baldwin not only preserves the charm of these fables, but also invites readers, both young and old, to reflect on the wisdom contained within these age-old stories.

• Short story

								
An old Cat was in a fair way to kill all the Mice in the barn.

One day the Mice met to talk about the great harm that she was doing
them. Each one told of some plan by which to keep out of her way.

"Do as I say," said an old gray Mouse that was thought to be very wise.
"Do as I say. Hang a bell to the Cat's neck. Then, when we hear it
ring, we shall know that she is coming, and can scamper out of her
way." "Good! good!" said all the other Mice; and one ran to get the
bell. "Now which of you will hang this bell on the Cat's neck?" said
the old gray Mouse.

"Not I! not I!" said all the Mice together. And they scampered away
to their holes.
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