fables

"In The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience the value of forgiveness. They learn that when somebody makes us mad, we shouldn't stay angry"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the defining characteristics of a fable, discusses where fables come from, why people tell fables, and what role fables play in various cultures, recounts popular fables, and explains how to write a fable.

"The town mouse lives like a king, but luxuries come at a price: cats and dogs. When the country mouse visits town, she realizes that sometimes, the safest place to be is home sweet home. This retelling of Aesop's classic fable uses beautiful, simple language to make the timeless tale accessible to modern readers. Charming, humorous illustrations bring a fresh look to this famous narrative. Readers will love seeing these two mice get into mischief, from sneakily watching television to nibbling on cupcakes. They'll also learn the grass isn't always greener on the other side, and other important morals. With relatable characters and life lessons, this thoughtful fable will be at home in any library or classroom.".

"When Leo the lion spares the life of Bitsie the mouse, Bitsie promises to return the favor someday. The lion roars with laughter at her. But everything changes when he's caught in a hunter's trap and Bitsie's bravery rescues him"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated retelling of twenty-two folktales, fairy tales, and fables.

Presents the Somali and English translations of two fables in which lions learn important lessons from smaller creatures.

Presents the Vietnamese and English translations of two traditional fables about a mighty lion who forms some unlikely friendships that help him out of difficult situations.

Contains two fables about lions, including "The Lion and the Mouse" in which a tiny mouse helps a mighty lion when he becomes ensnared by hunters, and "The Hare's Revenge" in which a hare finds a way to outwit a bullying lion. Presented in English and simplified Chinese.

Presents an illustrated collection of moral tales from Aesop.