The collection of Aesop's fables is illustrated by Giuliano Ferri and presented as a hardback gift edition to be read again and again. Each of these timeless stories conveys a message about how to behave towards others.
Giuliano Ferri Books







Assisted by other animals, a little mouse gradually removes the bricks from a wall until at last he can see another group of animals. Together, the animals use the bricks that once divided them to construct a bridge to join their islands. This clever and touching wordless board book shows that walls can become bridges when everyone works together.
Little Tad Grows Up
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The acclaimed creator of Brick by Brick, and Peekaboo tells the story of a little creature who is having a hard time growing up. Little Tadpole is going through some big changes in his early life. For one thing, he's sad when he learns he is losing his tail. Instead, he's growing strange new legs that he doesn't know what to do with. The older frogs tell him to be patient, but it's hard when everything's changing around you. Then one day he finds himself face to face with a sneaky watersnake, and he learns just how useful his new legs can be. In the process, he discovers a beautiful new world outside the water. This is a funny, endearing look at what it means to grow up.
Power to the fishes! From the acclaimed creator of Brick by Brick comes a novelty board book to help toddlers stand up against bullies, with a team of little fish that together stop a bigger fish from gobbling up their friend.Board book master Giuliano Ferri has done it again, this time creating an impactful story of colorful, hungry fish who help themselves to their smaller brethren -- until a band of many small fish appears to fight off the very biggest predator. Each page features a die-cut hole of graduated size, so that every page turn adds to the lovely, multi-tiered central image. What at first seems like a simple fish-eat-fish tale has a happy surprise ending that celebrates standing strong against bullies, with a prompt for building community and collective action.
When it comes to fun surprises and visual puzzles, once is never enough! You never know what you’ll find when you turn the die-cut pages for a second look at the animals in this ingenious board book.A field of flowers hides a playful lion cub, buzzy bees turn out to be chasing a curious pig, two mice sneaking some cheese must creep around a sleeping cat. And what is that mysterious creature at the end? A child in disguise! The animals in this clever board book will have children looking twice—and more!—as they turn each die-cut page to see the scene transform. Here is a great way to have fun while practicing paying attention and looking closely.
Masquerade Party
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Playful and engaging, this lift-the-flap board book invites young readers to explore the world of masks, revealing surprises hidden beneath each flap. Created by Giuliani Ferri, known for his work on Brick by Brick, the book encourages curiosity and interaction, making it a delightful experience for children as they discover the fun and mystery of disguises.
Mischievous animals bring humor and surprise to this engaging board book, captivating toddlers with their antics. Each page features beautifully illustrated creatures, such as a wolf that bites a chunk out and a cat that leaves a playful mark. As children lift flaps to uncover clues, they are invited to guess which animal is responsible for the mischief. This interactive guessing game not only entertains but also fosters a love for reading and an appreciation for their own books.
Guess how I'm feeling? A peekaboo book and a primer on empathy, PEEK-A-MOOD invites children to open the flaps and explore our many emotions. Sometimes you may feel happy. Sometimes you may feel sad -- or angry, or scared, or silly. Whatever your mood, your face will show it. This clever board book uses shaped flaps to help children guess what each animal is feeling before revealing the answers. A final mirror spread allows them to show off how they feel, too.


