Aesop's Fables Contributor(s): Pirotta, Saviour (Author), Johnson, Richard (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0753476401 ISBN-13: 9780753476406 Publisher: Kingfisher OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman |
Dewey: E |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.6" W x 11" (1.25 lbs) 80 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 103883 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This collection of eight fables brings Ancient Greece to life. The stories are retold with introductions that tell the reader all about Aesop's life as a slave and a storyteller, and explain the inspiration that lies behind his best-loved tales. Glorious illustrations by Richard Johnson complement Saviour Pirotta's warm and lively style, making this a collection to treasure. It includes stories such as: The Cat's Bell; The Dog and the Wolf; The Lion and the Mouse; The Goose who Laid the Golden Egg; The Fox and the Crane; The Tortoise and the Hare; The Frogs who Asked for a King; and The Jay and the Peacocks. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pirotta, Saviour: - Saviour Pirotta has written more than sixty fiction and nonfiction books for children, and his works have been translated into ten languages. He has a special interest in myths and traditional legends from around the world. Saviour was born in Malta and is a trained chef. |