The Lion Classic Aesop's Fables (Lion Classic Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (553 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0745962009 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The Lion Classic Aesop's Fables" according to suzanne lyons. Told very engagingly and beautiful illustrations---my grandchildren absolutely love it.I hope to order another one for my other grandchildren.s.lyons
Stylishly written, this gorgeous compendium includes a distinctive selection of 28 stories—all of the best-loved and most popular fables as well as some of those that are less well known. The stories are accompanied and set apart by the sumptuous and sensitive full-color artwork, in which graceful depictions of people and animals bring these fables indisputably to life.. Timeless in its presentation and full of lasting values, this highly illustrated collection of the best-loved fables of all time is a perfect gift for children to treasure and enjoyAesop's Fables have provided valuable inspiration for children's books throughout the centuries and around the world, and their wisdom is welcom
From Booklist Written as long as 2,500 years ago, Aesop’s fables are among the oldest stories still told, and their wit and wisdom hold up surprisingly well. An appended note, called “Aunt Isa’s Bookshelf,” takes readers into the past to watch a girl named Margaret (presumably the author as a child) encountering Aesop’s fables for the first time, in a book without pictures or conversations, and thinking, “They don’t seem like stories. Grades 2-4. Nicely composed and often richly colored, the illustrations add immensely to the book’s appeal. --Carolyn Phelan . I’m sure I could make them more exciting than this.” Many lively, illustrated editions of Aesop’s fables are available, but larger libraries will want to includ