Generations of children have been captivated by the hair-raising adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit. Come along as he sneaks into Mr. Man`s garden, persuades Brer Wolf to be burned in a hollow log, and kicks Brer Fox`s Tar Baby. Jerry Pinkney`s lively and humorous illustrations are a perfect match for Julius Lester`s contemporary approach, which expertly introduces a modern sense of humor to these forty-eight tales while paying homage to their roots as traditional American folklore.