Aesop's Fables [NOOK Book]

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Overview

This timeless collection brings together three hundred of the most enduringly popular of Aesop's fables in a collection that will delight young and old readers alike. Here are all the age-old favorites-the wily fox, the vain peacock, the predatory cat, and steady tortoise-just as endearingly vivid and relevant now as they were for their very first audience.

Although the three hundred fables in this collection are attributed to Aesop, and his name is synonymous with the form, it seems unlikely he was in fact anything more than a legendary figure. While some historical accounts maintain he was a slave with a prodigious talent for storytelling who lived ...

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Overview

This timeless collection brings together three hundred of the most enduringly popular of Aesop's fables in a collection that will delight young and old readers alike. Here are all the age-old favorites-the wily fox, the vain peacock, the predatory cat, and steady tortoise-just as endearingly vivid and relevant now as they were for their very first audience.

Although the three hundred fables in this collection are attributed to Aesop, and his name is synonymous with the form, it seems unlikely he was in fact anything more than a legendary figure. While some historical accounts maintain he was a slave with a prodigious talent for storytelling who lived during the sixth century B.C., many believe it unlikely that this whole stock of fables can be attributed to one individual.

An illustrated collection of traditional moral tales from the Greek slave Aesop.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Hague brings his signature nostalgic, intricately detailed style to 13 of Aesop's moral tales. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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From The Critics
In her first book, German artist Drr uses pencil and charcoal to illustrate a particularly imaginative selection of 17 classic fables. Although many entries are familiar, Thuswaldner makes room for more unusual choices. In "A Dress for the Moon,'' for example, the moon's mother complains of the moon's ever-changing size, which makes her "the despair of the very best of dressmakers!'' The retellings are graceful and, true to Aesop, do not tack on any aphoristic morals. With its sophisticated design, however, the volume lacks child appeal. Sketchy and airy, the art is more conceptual than purely narrative; the duotone presentation may obscure the visual transitions between many of the spreads. Color remains the province of the type, printed in a distractingly bright, tomato red that seems almost to vibrate against the stark white paper. All ages.
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Touched with passion, humor, & life, here are Aesop's wonderful animals & the messages of their feats & foibles, illustrated in beautiful full-color paintings. Includes "The Fox & the Grapes," "The Hare & the Tortoise," others. 10" x 13". All ages

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940000710852
  • Publisher: Neeland Media
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
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  • Sales rank: 656,135
  • File size: 181 KB
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Meet the Author

Michael Hague lives with his family in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Visit Michael Hague at his web site: http://michaelhague.com

Table of Contents

The cock and the pearl -- The wolf and the lamb -- The dog and the shadow -- The lion's share -- The wolf and the crane -- The man and the serpent -- The town mouse and the country mouse -- The fox and the crow -- The sick lion -- The ass and the lapdog -- The lion and the mouse -- The swallow and the other birds -- The frogs desiring a king -- The mountains in labour -- The hares and the frogs -- The wolf and the kid -- The woodman and the serpent -- The bald man and the fly -- The fox and the stork -- The fox and the mask -- The jay and the peacock -- The frog and the ox -- Androcles -- The bat, the birds, and the beasts -- The hart and the hunter -- The serpent and the file -- The man and the wood -- The dog and the wolf -- The belly and the members -- The hart in the ox-stall -- The fox and the grapes -- The horse, hunter, and stag -- The peacock and Juno -- The fox and the lion -- The lion and the statue -- The ant and the grasshopper -- The tree and the reed -- The fox and the cat -- The wolf in sheep's clothing -- The dog in the manger -- The man and the wooden god -- The fisher -- The shepherd's boy -- The young thief and his mother -- The man and his two wives -- The nurse and the wolf -- The tortoise and the birds -- The two crabs -- The ass in the lion's skin -- The two fellows and the bear -- The two pots -- The four oxen and the lion -- The fisher and the little fish -- Avaricious and envious -- The crow and the pitcher -- The man and the satyr -- The goose with the golden eggs -- The labourer and the nightingale -- The fox, the cock, and the dog -- The wind and the sun -- Hercules and the waggoner -- The man, the boy, and the donkey -- The miser and his gold -- The fox and the mosquitoes -- The fox without a tail -- The one-eyed doe -- Belling the cat -- The hare and the tortoise -- The old man and death -- The hare with many friends -- The lion in love -- The bundle of sticks -- The lion, the fox, and the beasts -- The ass's brains -- The eagle and the arrow -- The milkmaid and her pail -- The cat-maiden -- The horse and the ass -- The trumpeter taken prisoner -- The buffoon and the countryman -- The old woman and the wine-jar -- The fox and the goat.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 5, 2007

    A reviewer

    Personally, at first I was somewhat skeptical about this book. I thought it was simply a series of short stories some guy put together, and whats so great about that? now I see, this is many of the oldest and greatest human values told in a way that keeps the interest of the reader. I find it to be amazing that one man created all of these, and am glad I had time to read them. An exilent book.

    18 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 18, 2007

    Fables, each with a moral

    Short, short stories with a lot, a lot to say. Each fable tells a tale and each has a lesson for attentive readers to learn. The most famous is probably 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and the lesson is 'Liars are not believed, even when they tell the truth.' Another is 'The Farmer and the Stork' and its lesson is 'Bad company proves more than bad professions. Bird of a feather flock together.' These are the most basic of rules to live your life by, and they should be learned and remembered as a child. 'He who plays a trick must be able to take a joke,' and 'Whatever your misery, there are some whose lot is worse than your own.' Read and see which stories these are from!

    9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 25, 2010

    You can get this ebook for free legally. .

    Google 'gutenburg free ebooks'. This book of stories is great and no longer under copyright law so it's ( along with a lot if other classics) actually free to download instantly thru your nook or pc to nook via the mentioned website.

    7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 9, 2008

    I love these tales

    A short story and then a moral. These are the kinds of tales that all kids should be reading to keep them out of trouble. Unfortunately, kids become adults and become too ambitious and then soon forget these morals. I didn't, and I'm raising my boy with them - you should too.

    7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 18, 2005

    Enjoyable Read

    This book is very enjoyable to read. It is filled with humerous tales, morals, and lessons you can ably to your everyday life. They're classical tales you have heard before (The Tortiose and the Hare), as well as humorous stories you've probably havn't heard (The Donkey and the Lapdog). Each story is short, to the point, and has a unique life lesson. It is also a great book for travel and to read before going to bed, as you can read it in any order you prefer.

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 12, 2005

    What a value

    Filled with poignant five to ten sentence yarns, this is a special book that is a perfect gift, guestroom amenity, or casual living room read. And at this price there is no excuse not to have at least one.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 13, 2011

    Love+the+book%2C+hate+the+occasional+typo

    I+really+enjoy+%22The+Hobbit%2C%22+I+would+give+the+story+five+stars.The+typos+in+this+version++of+the+book+can+be+annoying+though.+I+am+a+quarter+of+the+way+through+the+book+and+have+had+to+reread+some+sentences+to+try+to+figure+out+what+an+incorrect+word+should+be+%28such+as+%22be%22+instead+of+%22he%29.+Unfortunately+this+seems+to+be+a+problem+with+many+ebooks+though.

    2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 12, 2011

    This reviews is of the sample.

    I have been looking for a book of Aesop's Fables for my 9yo that has pictures to make it more fun and thought i had come across it with this,so i got the sample to make sure.I was dissapointed again by B&N.I don't understand what is the point of giving you a sample of the book if the sample doesn't give you a real idea of what the book is like.This sample gives you the table of contents and that is all.I could get this book for free since it is in the public domain but that is not child friendly.I have looked at all the Aesop's Fable books available from B&N and all have the same problem.I think they could do a better job with the sample because it is the sample that convinces people to buy the book,or not in my case.Maybe Amazon can do a better job.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2004

    One for all

    My childhood memories are few and far betwen but I specifically remember Aesop's Fables. A wonderful tale ever child should have a chance to read at an early age.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 26, 2011

    I LOVE Aseop!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Aseop was a great author of srories for all ages!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 24, 2011

    Ok

    I exspected more but these are nithing but couple of sentences for esch story if you buy this book your in for a disapointment.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 4, 2010

    Yep!

    What can one say about all the wonderful tells of this book. You can entertain yourself for days!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 11, 2005

    The Thief and His Mother

    Every story in this book has a moral. 'Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child.' It means instead of hitting the child let them get in trouble and realize what they did wrong. Also i thought it would have a good impact on children and parents.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2003

    Entertainment for one and all!

    'Aesop's Fables' is quick and easy to read, which is good for kids of any age. Each story entertains and teaches us a lesson we should all know. These lessons written ages ago, still stand the test of time. This book is not only entertaining, but, it holds the key to literature today. References in Aesop's fable's are seen in many classics today from J.R.R. Tolkien, Chaucer, etc. These educational and entertaining stories should be shared to one and all.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 21, 2002

    Awesome

    The is an excellent book!!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 8, 2012

    got this book for free

    When i book my nook they gave me a a memory card with 30 books in it a one of them was this one and i havent even read it

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 6, 2012

    Few spelling probs

    Dont get it . Not worth it

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 3, 2012

    If

    You search Aesops fables you can get this for 0.99. Thats what i did.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 1, 2012

    =~]

    Good book recommend to everyone.=~]

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2012

    Con Con

    speller eathe)

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