Books by Aesop

5 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Paul Galdone Nursery Classics and Usborne First Reading series, Aesop writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, fairy tales & mythology, honesty & integrity.

Series

Three Aesop Fox Fables
Paul Galdone Nursery Classics
1 book · Ages 4–11
The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs
Usborne First Reading
1 book · Ages 4–7

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables
Aesop
For the child learning how to share or why honesty matters, these classic stories use 3D pop-up art to make timeless lif
Ages 4–8
Cover of Town Mouse, Country Mouse
Town Mouse, Country Mouse
Helen Ward, Aesop
Two mouse cousins, one from the bustling city and one from the peaceful country, visit each other's homes. They soon lea
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
4 books
Three Aesop Fox Fables
Aesop's Fables
The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs
Ages 8–11
4 books
Three Aesop Fox Fables
Aesop's Fables
Some of Aesop's Fables with Modern Instances
Ages 12–18
1 books
Some of Aesop's Fables with Modern Instances

Common Themes

AnimalsFairy Tales & MythologyHonesty & IntegrityResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessJealousy & ComparisonPatience & WaitingManners & Behavior

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Ella
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Ella
Androcles and the Lion
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Androcles and the Lion