The Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

by Julius Lester, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Whether he is besting Brer Fox or sneaking into Mr. Man's garden, Brer Rabbit is always teaching a valuable lesson. These classic tales are full of wit, humor, and creativity, and Julius Lester brings an added contemporary sense to these forty-eight timeless stories.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Animals, Folklore, Humor

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Julius Lester was an American writer of books for children and adults. He was an academic who taught for 32 years (1971–2003) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was also a photographer, as well as a musician who recorded two albums of folk music and original songs.