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Aesop
A leather bound edition from the popular series. It features a satin-ribbon bookmark, decorative stained edging and marbled endpapers.
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In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, the author creates a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. It shows you a wily fox being outwitted…
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For nearly three thousand years, the fables of Aesop have amused people of all ages as they provide common-sense lessons in the conduct of everyday life. The colourful characters and…
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This illustrated collection includes hundreds of fables that have influenced our world for centuries.
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The calamities that befall the hapless creatures of Aesop's Fables! The fox can't reach his grapes, then gets attacked by biting flies and loses his tail in a trap. And…
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This collection of charming and enduring stories conveys morals to young and old alike.
Aesop, Robin Waterfield
From a renowned scholar and translator, the definitive translation of Aesop's Fables
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Aesop's Fables by J.H. Stickney brings timeless tales to life, offering moral lessons through engaging stories and charming illustrations. This classic collection delights readers of all ages
with its wit…
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In a world of talking animals, clever tricks reveal timeless lessons on wisdom, humility, and justice. These fables offer reflections on human nature and invite readers to ponder their values.
A collection of fables retold from Aesop, including The Hare and the Tortoise, The Ant and the Grasshopper, and Androcles and the Lion. .
In The Crab and Its Mother, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience that the best way to learn something is by watching someone with experience. They realize that teaching…
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In The Shoemaker and His Medicine, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience about the importance of telling the truth. When Libbit is given a taste of his own medicine…
In The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience that when two creatures fight for a reward, they may both end up losing. The…
In The Wild Donkey and the Tame Donkey, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience that there may be more to someone than what is seen on the surface. Aesop…
In The Snake and His Tail, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience that everyone on a team has a role to play. They learn that the whole team benefits…
In The Milk Woman and Her Pail, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience not to get carried away with fantasies. Aesop learns that he may be disappointed if he…
In Belling the Cat, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience to look at the whole plan, not just the desired end result. They learn that it is important to…
In The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience how to treat other people. They learn that it is bad to speak poorly of…
In The Two Goats, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience the value of cooperation. They learn that selfish behavior can lead to trouble.
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.
In The Thief and the Housedog, Aesop and his performers teach their audience to be wary of being tricked. The troupe learns that trust is earned, not bought.
In The Peasant and the Eagle, Aesop and his friends teach their audience the value of helping others in need. Aesop learns that it may lead to others giving help…
In Mercury and the Woodsman, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience that honest actions are often rewarded. They learn that acting honestly gains more respect than acting dishonestly.
In The Brazier and His Dog, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience the value of doing their share of a job. They learn that they should not expect others…
Aesop Rock
Created over a 2 year period following his last release, None Shall Pass documents not only a vast amount of personal change that Aesop experienced over this time but also…
This beautifully illustrated collector’s edition contains some of the best-loved fables alongside many of the lesser-known tales. These timeless stories are illustrated with 35 wood engravings by Agnes Miller Parker…
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Jo Wimpenny
Turns a critical eye to Aesop's fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth behind these animal portrayals.
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Includes tales from Look Before You Leap and The Boy Who Cried Wolf to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral.
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Caroline Lawrence
A retelling of Aesop’s Fables, illustrated by Robert Ingpen.
Helen Ward
A beautifully illustrated collection of animal fables
Ellen Nicholas
Easy to read retelling of the Fables, designed to be read by students of Orton-Gillingham reading and spelling methods. As a tutor, I've found that many students can read many…
Grammatiki A Karla
The Life of Aesop the Philosopher, an anonymous Greek literary work, presents one version of the novelistic biography of Aesop, which dates to the fourth to fifth century CE. In…
Alavida D
In a world full of complex ideas and fast-paced change, why should we still read Aesop's fables? The answer lies in the timeless nature of the lessons they offer. Each…
Michael Morpurgo
Celebrating 10 years of this timeless collection of Aesop’s favourite tales, retold by Michael Morpurgo - author of War Horse - and illustrated by renowned artist, Emma Chichester Clark.
Jefferys Taylor
Step into the enchanting world of timeless wisdom with 'Eight Fables of Aesop'. Renowned English writer Jefferys Taylor artfully retells these eight tales in rhyme, captivating readers young and old…
SUSANNAH DAVIES
Is a collection of fables with modern topics including deforestation, racism, sexism, protecting bees and mobile phones.
Susanna Davidson
A collection of Aesop’s fables that includes stories such as: The Fox and the Crow, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who cried Wolf, and The Goose that Laid…
Kim Esop-Wylie, Aesop
This short play, performed for and with kids, weaves five of Aesop's most famous fables into a show that's fun, fast-paced, and full of surprises. Contains: The Dog and the…
Michelle R Morrow
Cursive Handwriting for Kids with Beatrix Potter is the perfect companion for young learners, homeschoolers, and parents who want to make the art of handwriting a magical and memorable experience
Gregori Navarro
The book you are holding in your hands is a dramatization of two fables attributed to the Ancient Greek author Aesop. Aesop's fables are short stories that leave us with…
Helen Winter
This illustrated book contains a collection of classic ancient tales, presented in a bilingual edition, that is perfect for those learning Spanish or English. With 137 stories and parallel translations…
Aesop Aesop
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
Ann Hamilton-Lee
Title: The Hare and the Tortoise: A Timeless Tale for English Learners
Embark on an enchanting journey with "The Hare and the Tortoise," the timeless fable reimagined for young English…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
