Chanticleer and the Fox by Geoffrey Chaucer, Barbara Cooney

One of the most delightful fables in our heritage is the story of the proud cock and the wily fox who flattered him. Chaucer told the story with vigorous rhythm and singing words; Barbara Cooney has adapted it for children and illustrated it with pictures as handsome as a medieval herbal. King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom. Winner, 1959 Caldecott MedalNotable Children's Books of 1940-1970 (ALA)Winner, 1992 Kerlan Award Adaptation of the Nun's priest's tale from the Canterbury tales. A sly fox tries to outwit a proud rooster through the use of flattery. "The familiar fable of the vain cock and the shrewd fox skillfully adapted and presented in picture-book form. The excellent story-telling, the beautiful pictures with their rich, sparkling colors and authentically detailed medieval backgrou