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Aesop's Fables


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No. of pages 80

Published: 2007

Great for age 5-8 years

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This collection of eight fables brings Ancient Greece to life. The stories are retold with introductions that tell the reader all about Aesop's life as a slave and a storyteller, and explain the inspiration that lies behind his best-loved tales. Glorious illustrations by Richard Johnson compliment Saviour Pirotta's warm and lively style, making this a collection to treasure. It includes stories such as: "The Cat's Bell"; "The Dog and the Wolf"; "The Lion and the Mouse"; "The Goose who Laid the Golden Egg"; "The Fox and the Crane"; "The Tortoise and the Hare"; "The Frogs who Asked for a King"; and "The Jay and the Peacocks".

 

 

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Pan Macmillan .

Saviour Pirotta has written a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts and won awards both here and in the US. Richard Johnson's luminous, intricately detailed illustrations perfectly capture the magic of this classic story. A prize-winning artist, he has illustrated many successful picture and novelty books including, for Macmillan, PETER PAN JIGSAW BOOK (978-1-4050-9098-8). Richard lives in Lincolnshire with his partner.

 

This book features the following character:

Aesop
This book features the character Aesop.

" Richly toned paintings in a pleasing variety of shapes grace the pages with lively animal human activity."

 

"Richly toned paintings in a pleasing variety of shapes grace the pages with lively animal human activity."

 

Publishers WeeklyA host of anthologies gather favorites old and new...A dramatic image of the lion caught in the net as the mouse attempts to free him is especially effective. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information. Children's LiteratureColorful, whimsical illustrations depict people and animals in Ancient Greece as gracious and joyful. An engaging introduction to these timeless tales.