In this collection of three lesser‑known Aesop’s Fables, you’ll discover how a bat ended up flying only at night, why choosing good friends really matters, and how even the tiniest creature—like an ant—can become a hero.

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1973. Billy decides to participate in a bet, where he has to eat 15 worms supplied by his opponent. Though he can use any condiment he wants, they're still hard to get down.