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Illustrated Stories from Aesop

By Susanna Davidson
Series: Illustrated Story Collections
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Illustrated Stories from Aesop by Susanna Davidson is a collection of timeless fables suitable for young readers. These stories, attributed to the ancient storyteller Aesop, are brought to life with beautiful illustrations and simple narratives. The fables feature a variety of animals and are designed to impart moral lessons, sparking curiosity and conveying wisdom through engaging tales.
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You might enjoy this delightful collection of fables if you love beautifully illustrated stories with timeless morals, perfect for entertaining and teaching children. This book offers classic tales, each brimming with wisdom and creativity, making it ideal for young readers and those young at heart.

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A collection of Aesop's fables that includes stories such as: The Fox and the Crow, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who cried Wolf, and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs. Each story conveys a message about how to behave towards others.

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Illustrated Stories from Aesop is a new collection of Aesop's fables, sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri. This edition is presented as a hardback gift edition, designed to be read repeatedly and treasured for years to come.

Each of these timeless stories conveys a meaningful message about how to behave towards others. Included in this collection are beloved tales such as The Fox and the Crow, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who cried Wolf, and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409538875

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 760g

Pages: 272

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Series: Illustrated Story Collections Susanna Davidson

About the Author

Susanna writes fiction and non-fiction for Usborne. Her favourite things to write about are small monsters and talking animals. She used to live in London but now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods. She is only sorry there are no bears or witches in them.

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