Aesop

Full of humor, insight, and wit, the tales in Aesop’s Fables champion the value of hard work and perseverance, compassion for others, and honesty. They are age-old wisdom in a delicious form, for the consumption of adults and children alike. --Publisher

This edition, with 114 color illustrations, was first published in 1919. According to Wikipedia: "Aesop (ca. 620-564 BC), known for the genre of fables ascribed to him, was by tradition born a slave and was a contemporary of Croesus and Solon in the mid-sixth century BC in ancient Greece... The body of work identified as Aesop's Fables was transmitted by a series of later authors writing in both Greek and Latin. Demetrius of Phalerum (ca. 350-ca.

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With humor and heart, storyteller Jim Weiss brings ancient stories to a new generation of listeners. Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings these classic stories to a new generation of listeners! From the greedy dog to the hardworking ants, from a contest between Sun and Wind to the boy who cried "Wolf!", each tale will entertain the whole family while also teaching a gentle lesson about how to live a kind, wise life.

In The Swollen Fox, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience the value of sharing. They learn that it is important to take only what you need.

"Toby Town Mouse loves to live well, so he's in for a surprise when he visits his country cousin - who lives in a hedge. Find out what happens in this lively retelling of Aesop's well-loved fable."--Back cover.

Illustrations and minimal text relate the familiar fable of the race between a slow tortoise and a quick but foolish hare.

The much-loved tale of The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse has been beautifully captured by Andy Rowland's fun, lively illustrations. Every page showcases delightful full-bled artwork, packed with charm and detail that will enthrall children aged 3+. The story has been simply retold to appeal to young readers and listeners alike.

After barn mice make a collar with a bell to warn them when Marmalade the cat is approaching, Smart Mouse must devise a way to safely put the collar on her in this retelling of a Aesop fable.

Little Mouse astonishes Lion in this lively retelling for little children. Lion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven.