New Aesop Fables for Children: Volume 5

It’s not easy trying to expand on the fables of Aesop, for their charm, wisdom humor and characters transcend time, and speak to us as clearly as they did so long ago. It was, no doubt, because of Aesop’s hard background that he was able to see the ‘lessons’ of life that so many others miss.Aesop wrote his fables to provide instruction and guidance for all mankind; likewise, these fables were written for the same purpose, particularly as people today are growing up without a moral compass to guide them through complex social issues. As many of the characters in these fables represent common hopes, ideals, goals, and shortcomings that shape society today, I hope that people, young and old, can learn and discuss the benefits of virtues and the consequences of vices. In this way, they can develop the insight to more effectively shape their own lives and society in a more meaningful way.