Aesop's Fables

Name: Aesop's Fables
ISBN: 9780141345246

by Aesop

This collection brings together over two hundred of Aesop's classic fables, from 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to lesser-known tales. Each story offers a sharply pointed moral, perfect for teaching childre

About This Book

Aesop's Fables is a foundational collection of over two hundred short, engaging stories, each concluding with a clear moral lesson. Featuring anthropomorphic animals, these tales explore universal themes of honesty, perseverance, kindness, and the consequences of one's actions. This edition includes additional end material like author profiles and discussion points, making it an excellent resource for parents and educators. It's ideal for children aged 4-11, offering simple read-alouds for younger kids and thought-provoking independent reading for older elementary students.

The original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Over two hundred familiar tales from 'Look Before You Leap' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral. Puffin Classics come with additional end material including author profile, things to think about and do, a guide to who's who, a glossary, and more.

Concepts

Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Good vs. Evil Honesty & Integrity Fear & Bravery Teamwork & Collaboration Anger & Frustration Shame & Guilt Loneliness & Belonging Growing Up Making Friends Peer Pressure Being Different Animals Fairy Tales & Mythology Friendship & Social

Discussion Prompts

What was the moral of this story? How does it apply to our lives today?

Which character in the fable did you most relate to and why?

Have you ever been in a situation like the one in the story? What did you do?

How do the animals in these stories act like people?

If you could give one piece of advice based on a fable, what would it be?

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