Robert Long
New Aesop Fables for Children : Volume 1
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( April 3, 2018)
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 back- ground 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, it is my hope that people, young and old, can learn and dis- cuss the benefits of virtues, and the consequences of vices, so that they can develop the insight to more effectively shape their own lives and society in a more meaningful way.
The original books on which this one was based, New Aesop Fables and Giga: New Aesopean Fables, were published in 2005 through Lulu Press, and many of my students and friends helped to bring these books into being. I am also greatly indebted to my editor Alause Krause, whose feedback and impeccable editing and proofing skills made this book possible. For the print version of this book, my thanks also go out to my illustrator, Yuko Sakai whose artwork and prints made this book far more interesting.
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, it is my hope that people, young and old, can learn and dis- cuss the benefits of virtues, and the consequences of vices, so that they can develop the insight to more effectively shape their own lives and society in a more meaningful way.
The original books on which this one was based, New Aesop Fables and Giga: New Aesopean Fables, were published in 2005 through Lulu Press, and many of my students and friends helped to bring these books into being. I am also greatly indebted to my editor Alause Krause, whose feedback and impeccable editing and proofing skills made this book possible. For the print version of this book, my thanks also go out to my illustrator, Yuko Sakai whose artwork and prints made this book far more interesting.