The Wolf and The Goat
“A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.” — Aesop Earlier this year, I released the hardcover edition of The Wolf and The Goat , as part of the Monarch Tales series , inspired by one of Aesop’s classic fables. This week the softcover is out making it a more affordable option for families. There are two versions of the hardcover Canadian & American English but the softcover I've combined into one English version. The story follows a hungry wolf trying to lure a goat down from the safety of the rocks. Like many traditional fables, it’s a simple story with larger themes underneath it about trust, caution, persuasion, and learning when not to listen but to trust yourself. For this book series, I've wanted the illustrations to feel textured and timeless, with a blend of handmade clay and other assets style that matched the feeling of an old folktale. It's easy to see at just a glance this series gives me the chance to explore a very different atmosphere ...