Aesop's Fables


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A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.




The Aesop for Children


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One hundred twenty-six best-loved fables of Aesop.




The Boy who Cried Wolf


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A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running, until the day a wolf is really there and no one answers his call. Includes a word puzzle and reading tips for parents.




THE WOLF AND THE KID - an Aesop's Fable for children


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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 26 In Issue 26 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Aesop?s fable of the Wolf and the Kid. A kid goat was frolicking and playing so much he did not hear the call to go home. The wolf sees the lone goat and sees a chance for dinner. But what happens? Look for the moral in the story. It is believed that folklore and tales are believed to have originated in India and made their way overland along the Silk and Spice routes and through Central Asia before arriving in Europe. This book also has a "Where in the World - Look it Up" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story, on map. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".ÿ




The Fabled Life of Aesop


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Illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honor winner Pamela Zagarenski, this is the only picture book not only tells the story of Aesop but includes his most child-friendly fables.




Fables for Children


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The Boy Who Cried Wolf


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George the shepherd is tired of watching his peaceful sheep play. Wouldn't 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. They�ll also relate to this timeless narrative, which is as relevant as ever, even in the twenty-first century. A poignant retelling of one of Aesop�s most famous fables, this book will be at home in any library.




Wolf! Wolf!


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A crafty old wolf finds a peaceful way to satisfy his hunger in this alternate version of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf, " told from the wolf's point of view and set in Asia.




Æsop's fables


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Aesop's Fables


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This book presents an illustrated collection of Aesops' fables.