fables

Presents illustrated adaptations of more than one hundred morality tales by Aesop, an author of ancient Greece.

A collection of 207 very short fables written by Aesopus of ancient Greece.

Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.

"In The Farmer and His Sons, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience about the value of a hard days work. They learn that hard work is its own reward."--Provided by publisher.

Even the King of the Jungle needs help sometimes – but who is brave enough to help such a powerful beast? Courage comes in all sizes in Aesop’s classic fable, The Lion and the Mouse. Readers who are familiar with this timeless tale and those who are new to the story will love the simple, beautiful language of this retelling. Endearing illustrations enrich the narrative and draw in even reluctant readers. The unlikely friendship between a grouchy lion and a fearless mouse introduces readers to important concepts such as respecting differences and using one’s weaknesses as strengths. With relatable characters and a poignant moral, this book is sure to become a favorite in any library.

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.

"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.