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Aesop's Fables

Saviour Pirotta

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".

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kingfisher
  • Publish Date: Jul 14th, 2020
  • Pages: 80
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.60in - 0.50in - 1.25lb
  • EAN: 9780753476406
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: • Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman

About the Author

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.