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Cover of Aesops Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore (Charles Santore Childrens Classi...

Aesops Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore (Charles Santore Childrens Classi...

by Aesop

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2022-05-03
Pages:67
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1604338105

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop’s Fables β€”featuring breathtaking original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore! Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. The most well-known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included here

Our Review

This beautifully illustrated edition of classic fables brings timeless wisdom to life through stunning artwork that will captivate both children and adults. The collection features beloved animal adventures including "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," each presenting simple yet profound moral lessons through engaging storytelling. These short fables use animal characters to explore universal values like honesty, perseverance, and kindness in ways young children can easily understand. The visual storytelling transforms these ancient tales into vibrant, accessible experiences for modern readers.

What sets this edition apart is the breathtaking artwork by acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore, whose detailed illustrations give each animal character remarkable personality and emotional depth. Families will appreciate how these classic stories naturally spark meaningful conversations about right and wrong while developing early literacy skills. The combination of timeless wisdom and exquisite visual storytelling creates a reading experience that will become a cherished part of any child's library for years to come.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction