Aesop

Presents 147 fables of Aesop, including "The Hare and the Tortoise," "Belling the Cat," and "The Fox and the Grapes."

The Essential Fables and Fairy Tales Anthology, the classic collection of folk tales and fairy tales from around the world: Ade's Fables, Fables in Slang- George Ade, More Fables- George Ade, Aesop's Fables, Flower Fables- Louisa May Alcott, Fantastic Fables- Ambrose Bierce, Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People, The Fables of La Fontaine, Fifty Famous Fables- Lida Brown McMurry, Fables- Robert Louis Stevenson, Andersen's Fairy Tales- Hans Christian...

The history of the fable likely does not originate with Aesop; however it is with him that we associate the fable's most ancient of known origins. Little is actually known of the life of Aesop. According to the historical accounts of Herodotus, Aristotle, and Plutarch, he was a slave from the Greek island of Samos who lived between 620 and 564 BC. Described as a strikingly ugly man he is said to have secured his freedom through his cleverness. Known...

The history of the fable likely does not originate with Aesop, however it is with him that we associate the fable's most ancient of known origins. Little is actually known of the life of Aesop. According to the historical accounts of Herodotus, Aristotle, and Plutarch, he was a slave from the Greek island of Samos who lived between 620 and 564 BC. Described as a strikingly ugly man he is said to have secured his freedom through his cleverness. Known...

Summer is all fun and games for the grasshopper, but he's forgetting something important: winter is coming. Meanwhile, the ant is working hard to prepare. What will the cold months bring for these two bugs? This retelling of Aesop's famous fable shows readers the importance of time management and responsibility. Readers will see how the ant's good work ethic pays off, while the grasshopper still has a lot to learn. Endearing illustrations bring these...

A delightful collection of Aesop's Fables densely illustrated in black and white and color plates by the humorous and delightful drawings of Nora Fry. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in high quality,...

Are you looking for a lovely fable? The Wolf and the Crane is other best known Aesop's fables. It teaches to expect no reward for serving the wicked. It is ideal for children from 3 to 5 years old, who are learning life values. The audiobook is produced with a field background and sound effects of the the wolf and the crane dialogue. A sweet and tender voice of an American actress is used, which gives it a special charm. Your children will love it!...

Are you looking for a lovely fable? The Goose and the Golden Egg is other best known Aesop's fables. It teaches that those who are greedy, can lose everything. It is ideal for children from 3 to 5 years old, who are learning life values. The audiobook is produced with a field background and sound effects of the the farmer monologue. A sweet and tender voice of an American actress is used, which gives it a special charm. Your children will love it!...

Are you looking for a lovely fable? The Fox and the Crow is other best known Aesop's fables. It teaches that the flatterer lives at the expense of those who will listen to him. It is ideal for children from 3 to 5 years old, who are learning life values. The audiobook is produced with a field background and sound effects of the the fox monologue. A sweet and tender voice of an American actress is used, which gives it a special charm. Your children...