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Language
English
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Aesop was an Ancient Greek story-teller and slave, famed and cherished for his short fables that often involve personified animals. In the renowned collection of works that is Aesop's Fables, he weaves moral education and entertainment together into tales that have been enjoyed by many, many generations. A lot of the stories in Aesop's Fables, such as The Fox and the Grapes (giving us the term "sour grapes"), The Tortoise and the
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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Aesop's famous collection of fables are intended to teach a variety of moral lessons. But instead of being long-winded and serious, these lighthearted tales are full of talking animals and often silly situations. Featuring such popular fables as "The Lion and the Mouse" and "The Fox and the Grapes," this collection is sure to entertain readers of any age. While the existence of Aesop's fables dates back to 6th century BCE, this version is taken from...
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Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
The history of the fable likely does not originate with Aesop, however it is with him that we associate the fable's most ancient of known origins. Little is actually known of the life of Aesop. According to the historical accounts of Herodotus, Aristotle, and Plutarch, he was a slave from the Greek island of Samos who lived between 620 and 564 BC. Described as a strikingly ugly man he is said to have secured his freedom through his cleverness. Known...
Author
Publisher
AudioGO Ltd
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Eight of Aesop's best-loved tales, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. The stories are: The Lion and the Mouse read by Richard Briers/The Caged Bird and the Bat read by Brenda Blethyn/The Fox and the Goat read by Jonathan Pryce/The Lion and the Elephant read by Alison Steadman/The Crow and the Pitcher read by Alison Steadman/The Fox and the Stork read by Jane Horrocks/Two Travellers and a Bear
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Publisher
Templar Books
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A retelling of Aesop's well-known fable in which a country mouse visits a town mouse and they find they prefer very different ways of life. Set in 1930s New York at Christmas.
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Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable about a farmer whose goose lays golden eggs but whose greed keeps him wanting more. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
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Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable about a hungry, but unlucky, wolf who tries to capture a tasty lamb for dinner by disguising himself in sheep's wool. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
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Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable that follows the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
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Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable in which a tiny mouse helps a mighty lion, who once showed her mercy, escape from a trap. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
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Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable in which hardworking ants prepare for the winter while a lazy grasshopper plays all year long. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable in which a young boy's false cries for help cause him problems when he is really in need of assistance. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
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Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents adaptations of forty-three fables and moral stories from ancient Greece. The animal tales, folklore, and morals used to educate children in origin stories and character values are simplified for the youngest readers.