Aesop's fables

Aesop's fables

Saviour Pirotta ; illustrated by Richard Johnson
Book - 2020

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".

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37413319017382 Available Childrens J Nonfiction J398.2452 PIROTTA
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pirotta, Saviour (Author)
Other Authors: Johnson, Richard, 1976- (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Kingfisher, 2020.
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