The Rich Man and the Shoe-maker.
(A Fable) by Jean de La Fontaine.
Illustrated by Brian Wildsmith, Published by Franklin Watts, Inc.,
New York, 1966.
 
A happy shoemaker - who sings beautifully while he works - is stopping his wealthy but miserable neighbour from sleeping. So the rich man hatches a plan to put an end to the shoemaker's sunny disposition.
 
But how can a bag of gold coins steal the music from the shoemaker's life? The simple message of this La Fontaine fable - that cheerfulness is worth more than any amount of accumulated riches - is gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children.
 
Hardcover book. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Beautiful children's book with protective cover. Great condition with a slight top spine shift, secure binding and clean pages. Thin book about 11-1/4 x 8-3/4. Beautifully illustrated.