Matthew MehanFrom the Everglades to the Great Lakes, from the sequoias of California to the bays of Delaware, The American Family's Book of Fables invites families to rediscover the beauty of America--and the divine truths that make her worthy of love.In this heirloom collection of original fables, poet and educator Matthew Mehan reimagines Aesop for the New World, replacing lions and foxes with buffalo, eagles, manatees, and other creatures of our own blessed land. Each tale--crafted in the rhythms of classic verse and prose--reveals the eternal harmony between faith, virtue, and freedom, showing how the laws of nature and nature's God still guide the hearts of men.Structured "for Littles, Middles, and Bigs," the book speaks to the whole family. The youngest will delight in playful rhymes; older children will ponder moral tales; adults will savor Mehan's rich wit and layered reflections. Together, they will learn that wisdom, gratitude, and self-government are the foundations of both family and republic.Featuring luminous realist-impressionist illustrations by acclaimed painter John Folley--each an homage to American art and landscape--this volume is both a moral treasury and a work of beauty.For Catholic families seeking to renew their love for God and country, The American Family's Book of Fables is more than a book--it is a keepsake, a catechism of liberty, and a celebration of the providence that shaped our nation and still calls her to greatness. Read More Read Less