Books in Aesop’s Fables series

When an arrogant hare thinks hes the best around, who could possibly bring him down? One determined tortoise is about to try! Readers will delight in this beautiful retelling of one of Aesops most beloved fables. Clean, simple language makes the story accessible, while adorable illustrations draw in even reluctant readers. As they follow the epic race between hare and tortoise, readers will see how boastfulness can catch up to even the fastest runner, and how a good work ethic can carry anyone to victory. This classic tale introduces readers to important values such as commitment, humility, and sportsmanship in a fun way, making it a valuable addition to any library.

The Aesop for Children Aesop Complete 146 Fable Edition Aesop's Fables or the Aesopica is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and story-teller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BCE. Of diverse origins, the stories associated with Aesop's name have descended to modern times through a number of sources. They continue to be reinterpreted in different verbal registers and in popular as well as artistic mediums. When and how the fables arrived in and travelled from ancient Greece remains uncertain. Some cannot be dated any earlier than Babrius and Phaedrus, several centuries after Aesop, and yet others even later. The earliest mentioned collection was by Demetrius of Phalerum, an Athenian orator and statesman of the 4th century BCE, who compiled the fables into a set of ten books for the use of orators. A follower of Aristotle, he simply catalogued all the fables that earlier Greek writers had used in isolation as exempla, putting them into prose. At least it was evidence of what was attributed to Aesop by others; but this may have included any ascription to him from the oral tradition in the way of animal fables, fictitious anecdotes, etiological or satirical myths, possibly even any proverb or joke, that these writers transmitted. It is more a proof of the power of Aesop's name to attract such stories to it than evidence of his actual authorship. In any case, although the work of Demetrius was mentioned frequently for the next twelve centuries, and was considered the official Aesop, no copy now survives.

When an arrogant hare thinks hes the best around, who could possibly bring him down? One determined tortoise is about to try! Readers will delight in this beautiful retelling of one of Aesops most beloved fables. Clean, simple language makes the story accessible, while adorable illustrations draw in even reluctant readers. As they follow the epic race between hare and tortoise, readers will see how boastfulness can catch up to even the fastest runner, and how a good work ethic can carry anyone to victory. This classic tale introduces readers to important values such as commitment, humility, and sportsmanship in a fun way, making it a valuable addition to any library.

For thousands of years, parents and teachers have used memorable stories called fables to teach simple moral lessons to children. In the Aesops Fables by AV2 Animated Storytime series, classic fables are given a lighthearted twist. 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, he learns that lying will only bring trouble. By logging on to www.av2books.com and entering the book code found on page 2 of the book, readers can access an exclusive AV2 animated video of the story. Children can read along in their book or watch the story come to life on their computer screen.

George the shepherd is tired of watching his peaceful sheep play. Wouldnt it be more interesting to stir up some trouble with rumors of a wolf? In this retelling of this classic cautionary tale, readers will learn the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying! Readers will love the charming illustrations of George, his adorable sheep, and the sneaky beast lurking in the shadows. Theyll also relate to this timeless narrative, which is as relevant as ever, even in the twenty-first century. A poignant retelling of one of Aesops most famous fables, this book will be at home in any library.

In Aesops 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 Aesops animated characters as they begin to understand that those strong in self and character always triumph.