Mr Aesop's Story Shop
No. of pages 48
Published: 2010
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This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.
There are 48 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2010 by SPCK Publishing .
AESOP probably lived in the middle part of the sixth century BC. A statement in Herodotus gives grounds for thinking that he was a slave. BOB HARTMAN, author of the best-selling Lion Storyteller Bible, and other titles in the Storyteller series, the highly acclaimed Angels, Angels All Around , and the hilarious Wolf Who Cried Boy.
This book has the following chapters: Contents: Introduction The Mouse and the Lion The Crow and the Jar The Fox and the Grapes The City Mouse and the Country Mouse The Ant and the Dung Beetle The Fox and the Raven The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing The Dog and the River The Tortoise and the Hare The Wolf and the Dog
"This lavishly illustrated book shows that there is always room for a new version of an old favourite. Aesop entrances people in the marketplace by his storytelling and Bob Hartman will entrance you too, with his fresh take on the traditional tales. Jago's illustrations are perfect - just take a close look at the expressions he puts on the animals faces - wonderful. The moral of each tale is given at the end, meaning they are memorable. It is a beautifully presented book that would make a lovely keepsake, as it is a book to which one can keep returning and finding new enjoyment." Parentsintouch.co.uk Lovely illustrations to these age-old, familiar tales with a moral - Those who appreciate a clever, thought-provoking tale of the traditional variety will enjoy it, and it's a nice book to share aloud. 4 stars.A" Thebookbag.co.uk There is a timeless aspect to the telling of Aesop's fables. In terms of literacy learning, Aesop's fables are great for helping younger readers to understand the idea of implicit messages in text. But, in the end, it is the quality of story and storytelling that counts and here lies the absolute charm of this book - The illustrator and publisher have wisely ensured that the text itself is rich in its presentation: the quality of the paper, design and the historical resonance within the illustrations. Highly recommended for library collections.A"
