Aesop's Fables

Retellings of eight of Aesop's animal stories, including The tortoise and the hare, and The goose that laid the golden e... (more)

Retellings of eight of Aesop's animal stories, including The tortoise and the hare, and The goose that laid the golden egg. (less)

An illustrated collection of 12 of Aesop's fables. (more)

An illustrated collection of 12 of Aesop's fables. (less)

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An illustrated collection of animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. (more)

An illustrated collection of animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. (less)

Much of the richness of our language and moral education is owed to a Greek slave who was executed over two thousand yea... (more)

Much of the richness of our language and moral education is owed to a Greek slave who was executed over two thousand years ago. Literally hundreds of metaphors, axioms, and ideas that are woven into the very fabric of Western culture?from?sour grapes? and?crying wolf? to?actions speak louder than words? and?honesty is the best policy??all came from Aesop's Fables. An extraordinary storyteller who used cunning foxes, surly dogs, clever mice, and foolish humans to describe the reality of a harsh world, Aesop created narratives that are appealing, funny, politically astute, and profoundly true. And Aesop's truth? often summed up in the pithy?moral of the story?? retains an awesome power to affect us, reaching us through both our intellects and our hearts. Included here are such fables as "The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse," "The Wind and the Sun," "The Farmer and the Stork," "The Lioness," "The Brash Candlelight," "The Old Woman and the Physician," "The Mole and Her Mother," "The Swallow and the Crow," "The Man Bitten by a Dog," "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Monkey and the Dolphin," "The Hares and the Frogs," and many, many more. (less)

Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to conve... (more)

Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's fables are now classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern day readers. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand. (less)

Much of the richness of our language and moral education is owed to a Greek slave who was executed over two thousand yea... (more)

Much of the richness of our language and moral education is owed to a Greek slave who was executed over two thousand years ago. Literally hundreds of metaphors, axioms, and ideas that are woven into the very fabric of Western culture-from "sour grapes" and "crying wolf" to "actions speak louder than words" and "honesty is the best policy"-all came from Aesop's Fables. An extraordinary storyteller who used cunning foxes, surly dogs, clever mice, and foolish humans to describe the reality of a harsh world, Aesop created narratives that are appealing, funny, politically astute, and profoundly true. And Aesop's truth - often summed up in the pithy "moral of the story" - retains an awesome power to affect us, reaching us through both our intellects and our hearts. Included here are such fables as "The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse," "The Wind and the Sun," "The Farmer and the Stork," "The Lioness," "The Brash Candlelight," "The Old Woman and the Physician," "The Mole and Her Mother," "The Swallow and the Crow," "The Man Bitten by a Dog," "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Monkey and the Dolphin," "The Hares and the Frogs," and many, many more. (less)

Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century BC, relied on animal stories to convey... (more)

Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century BC, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's Fables are classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern-day audiences. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture, yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand. Translated into countless languages and familiar to people around the world, Aesop's fables never tarnish despite being told again and again. (less)

A collection of these enduring tales for children and adults, with entertaining music and sound effects! (more)

A collection of these enduring tales for children and adults, with entertaining music and sound effects! (less)

This brilliant new audio version of Aesop's timeless tales offers a fresh take on the classic stories. In this audiobook... (more)

This brilliant new audio version of Aesop's timeless tales offers a fresh take on the classic stories. In this audiobook, you can listen to over 280 fables written by Aesop. These stories teach moral lessons, often with animals. This delightful collection includes a many of familiar favorites, including "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Ants and the Grasshopper," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Crow and the Pitcher," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Dog and His Shadow," "The Wolf and the Kid," "The Fox and the Stork," "The Hare and the Tortoise," "The Maid and the Pail of Milk," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and hundreds more. (less)