Aesop's Fables
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The Lion and the Bull and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
In "The Athenian and the Theban," a man from Athens and a man from Thebes discuss whether Hercules or Theseus was a greater hero. Ultimately, the Athenian out-argues the Theban and Theseus's brain is chosen over Hercules's brawn. A fable of Aesop, an ancient Greek, this story and the many others like it expose readers to Aesop's culture while communicating morals that continue to resonate today. Readers will love the succinct, simple structure of the fables and keep turning pages to discover the colorful illustrations complementing each one.
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The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
The central message of the well-known fable "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" seems to be a simple one: appearances can be deceiving. In "The Milkmaid and the Pail," readers learn not to count chickens before they hatch. Though it often takes life experiences to learn such lessons, Aesop's fables lay the groundwork for readers. Through more than a dozen fables, readers encounter ideas important to character education as they use their imagination to meet Aesop's lively characters. Brightly colored illustrations portray each fable in vivid detail.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Playing tricks can get people into trouble quickly-especially if they lie, such as in the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." In "The Donkey in the Lion's Skin," it's clear that no matter what you wear on the outside, if you're foolish, it will still show when you speak. Through these fables and many others, readers will be introduced to life lessons in an accessible way. Full-color illustrations of each fable add a bit of fun and fancy to some stories' more serious morals.
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The Dog in the Manger and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Learning lessons, such as the importance of kindness instead of harshness or quality over quantity, is often easier through stories. Immersed in a world of talking animals, gods and goddesses, and well-turned phrases, readers will absorb important life lessons from more than a dozen of Aesop's fables. Accompanying illustrations in beautiful color add to the magic of stories like "The Dog in the Manger." As readers are introduced to new fables and read through old favorites, they'll acquire an understanding of strong character traits to help them navigate successfully in friendships, family life, and treatment of themselves.
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The Mice and the Weasels and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
In "The Lion and Mouse," a lion catches a mouse that begs to be set free, offering a favor in the future. The lion doesn't think the mouse could ever help him-until the little mouse is the one to free him from a net! This and 14 other fables will introduce readers to the lessons of Aesop, including "The Eagle and the Beetle," another tale telling about the greatness of the small. Lovely, full-color illustrations add charm and fun to these fables, enhancing the reading experience and readers' enjoyment.
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The Fox And The Hedgehog
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Frog and the Ox and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
In Aesop's fable of "The Horse and His Rider," a boy buys a horse without asking if it has been broken for riding yet. As he mounts his new steed, the horse takes off at a gallop, clearly not ready to be ridden. The central lesson is a good one for readers to consider: act quickly without thinking and suffer the consequences. More than a dozen other fables offer wisdom and advice through their accessible text and charming, full-color illustrations. Readers will enjoy Aesop's animated characters as they begin to understand that those strong in self and character always triumph.
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The Wolf and His Shadow and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Being a good friend takes practice and effort. Loyalty, patience, and selflessness are key parts of friendship, and hard to put into practice when trying to recruit many friends instead of just a few. Aesop's fable "The Hare with Many Friends" drives this point home to readers! They'll take away similar lessons from the many other stories of Aesop, including "The Lion, the Fox, and the Stag" and "The Swan and the Goose." All enhanced by hand-drawn illustrations, these fables help readers begin to understand strong character and the good it can bring to self and others.
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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
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."
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The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Aphorisms like "slow and steady wins the race" often prove true when put to the test. Many of these common phrases are summaries of famous fables like "The Tortoise and the Hare." Through more than a dozen short fables, readers will be introduced to tried-and-true maxims and morals. Colorful pictures and illustrations accompany each story, enhancing the world of Aesop's talking animals and extraordinary situations. Each fable offers readers an opportunity to learn a lesson as well as use their imagination.
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The Fox and the Grapes
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we cannot reach our goal. And, of course, it is much easier to claim our goal undesirable than to admit defeat. There is hardly a child who does not know the fox who called the grapes sour but Aesop's fables offer so much more...
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The Peacock And The Crane
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Lion And The Mouse
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Lion, The Bear, And The Fox
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Fox and the Grapes
by Mary Berendes
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
A hungry fox tries repeatedly to reach some grapes hanging high on a vine. After numerous attempts, the fox gives up and stalks angrily away, saying that the grapes were most likely sour anyway. For more than 2,500 years, generation after generation has passed along the animal stories known as Aesop's Fables. These much-loved tales do more than entertain: they also convey simple, essential life lessons. The characters in Aesop's Fables teach us how to be better--and wiser--human beings. Our editions feature charming illustrations and gently updated text that retain the stories' original aesthetics, while appealing to a modern audience. Help a new generation of children enjoy the warmth, wit, and wisdom of these classic tales!
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The Goose With The Golden Eggs
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Tortoise And The Hare
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Bear Teaches The Fox
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
A young shepherd boy has found a way to amuse himself. Again and again he yells to the villagers that there is a wolf – even though there is not. One day the shepherd boy actually meets a real wolf – it comes nearer and nearer, and the boy is full of fear. He calls for help, but something is different this time...
'The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf' is a famous fable by Aesop.
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
The Ant and The Grass Hopper' is a fable that teaches the importance of planning, of self-reliance and hard work. The frolicking grass hopper spends his summer dancing and never working while the ant makes sure to put aside supplies for the coming winter. It is a tale that resonates to this day thanks to its important message of the importance of hard work as well as having fun. It is great reading for all ages on the importance of being able to plan and support yourself.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
by Mary Berendes
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
A bored shepherd entertains himself by falsely telling townspeople a wolf is stealing his sheep. When a wolf really does appear, the twice-tricked townspeople are convinced the shepherd is lying, and no one comes to his aid. For more than 2,500 years, generation after generation has passed along the animal stories known as Aesop's Fables. These much-loved tales do more than entertain: they also convey simple, essential life lessons. The characters in Aesop's Fables teach us how to be better--and wiser--human beings. Our editions feature charming illustrations and gently updated text that retain the stories' original aesthetics, while appealing to a modern audience. Help a new generation of children enjoy the warmth, wit, and wisdom of these classic tales!
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The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Do we see the real personality of people or is there more luring behind the surface? Sometimes the ones we trust the most might be playing a role contrary to their character.
In his timeless fables, Aesop whispers from the past knowledge which we think we know, but very often forget.
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The Maid and the Milk Pail
by Mary Berendes
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Carrying her pail of milk upon her head, a milkmaid daydreams of what she will purchase once she sells the milk at market. But the milk is spilt before the maid can sell it, and thus readers learn the phrase 'don't count your chickens before they're hatched.' For more than 2,500 years, generation after generation has passed along the animal stories known as Aesop's Fables. These much-loved tales do more than entertain: they also convey simple, essential life lessons. The characters in Aesop's Fables teach us how to be better--and wiser--human beings. Our editions feature charming illustrations and gently updated text that retain the stories' original aesthetics, while appealing to a modern audience. Help a new generation of children enjoy the warmth, wit, and wisdom of these classic tales!
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The Crow And The Fox
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Stork And The Fox
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
English books for kids. Children’s stories in English.
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The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
A touch of fortune can sometimes be enough to unlock endless greed in a person. And greed is rarely a good advisor as it could lead us to a short-sighted destruction of a valuable resource...
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Aesop's Fables
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
The sly fox, the greedy wolf and the diligent ant are among the most iconic and loved characters from Aesop's fables. Who doesn't love discovering knowledge in the ancient tales? It doesn't matter if you are just learning to read or you are picking up a good night story for your children: Aesop's fables offers a piece of wisdom to everyone.
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The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
by Mary Berendes
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
A hungry wolf disguises himself as a sheep in order to steal and eat other members of the flock. He soon becomes the largest and fattest 'sheep,' which the shepherd then catches and cooks for his own dinner. For more than 2,500 years, generation after generation has passed along the animal stories known as Aesop's Fables. These much-loved tales do more than entertain: they also convey simple, essential life lessons. The characters in Aesop's Fables teach us how to be better--and wiser--human beings. Our editions feature charming illustrations and gently updated text that retain the stories' original aesthetics, while appealing to a modern audience. Help a new generation of children enjoy the warmth, wit, and wisdom of these classic tales!
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The Hare and the Tortoise
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Is talent more important to success than hard work? Sometimes if we are determined and focused on our goals, we can overcome even the strongest opponents. And vise versa: we should not only rely on talent to win.
In his timeless fables, Aesop whispers from the past knowledge which we think we know, but very often forget.
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The Fox and the Stork and Other Fables
by Various Authors
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
The fables of Aesop are full of wisdom garnered from life experiences: depend on yourself more than others, what goes around comes around, and always keep promises. But, learning from stories can sometimes be easier than just being told a lesson. Aesop's fables show people's strengths and weaknesses in action. Readers will see important character traits modeled for them in fables such as "The Lark and Her Young Ones" and "The Farmer and the Stork." Accompanied by lovely illustrations, each fable offers another opportunity for learning lessons that can be used every day.
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The Fox and the Crow
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Sweet words and manipulative compliments can make everyone's head spin. The "Fox and the Crow" teaches us to keep clear mind in the face of flattery.
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The North Wind And The Sun
by Æsop
Part of the Aesop's Fables series
Who do you think is stronger – the Sun or the North Wind? They both found themselves in a dispute because they both thought that they were strongest. They saw a traveler who was just passing by and they decided that whoever made the man remove his cloak would be proclaimed the strongest. A winner is declared. Who will it be and what is the moral of the story? Find out in Aesop's fable "The North Wind and the Sun".
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