fables

A retelling of the well-known fable in which a fox plays upon a crow's vanity to steal a piece of bread.

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 Turkish.

Jamey Tortoise is smarter than anyone else and Jimi Hare is faster, but when a race is announced each consults a reporter about how to get what he really wants when and if he should win in this updated twist on the familiar fable.

Journeying to the West, San Zang and his disciples are continuously being threatened by monsters and demons. Then a vengeful ghost asks for help in righting the wrong that cost the ghost his life and his kingdom.

"Ideal for educators and others who work with young children, these stories have been selected because they are easy for anyone to tell, even novices, and they readily engage listeners. Along with each tale, you'll find a profile of the 'teller' who provides it, adding a cultural dimension to help you and your audiences better understand the context. There are also tips to improve your programs. In addition to storytimes, this guide can be used for read-alouds, or even silent reading with older children."--OCLC.

The animals of Alaska's far north teach life lessons in these retold tales from the classic Aesop's fables, set in the unique landscape of Alaska's wilderness.

The classic tale of "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" highlights that one can live in peace and happiness in a poorer home-- and appreciate it! It also shows the virtue of knowing yourself and in what environments you thrive. Such lessons can be hard to learn without living through them, but Aesop's fables present them to readers in an understandable, lively way. Colorful illustrations spark readers' imagination as they absorb each lesson through terrific, succinct storytelling like "The Peacock and Hera" and "The Farmer and Fortune.".

The Time to Climb book tells of much more than treasure; It's risk and adventure and stuff you can't measure. It's reaching new heights and then finding surprise! Read on, and you'll see your own life through new eyes... [From back cover.

After ten years of traveling, San Zang and his disciples reach the sacred mountain of West Heaven to take possession of the Mahayan Sutras. Their journey home is still before them, however, and the Goddess of Mercy may have more lessons to teach them.

As San Zang and his disciples enter India and approach the end of their journey, they encounter villains, and they must all draw upon everything they have learned in their travels to survive.