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The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables

Michael Morpurgo

Winner:Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) -Silver (2005)
Ancient Aesop swings into the twenty-first century in this bright new collection of twenty-one favorite fables. Here are all the classic tales: the greedy dog who loses his bone to his own reflection in the water; the little mouse who pays back the grand lion in a big, big way; and the shepherd's son who thinks it's a good joke to cry "Wolf!" just to see the villagers come running. And, of course, there's that arrogant hare and his racing partner, the slow but steady tortoise.
Michael Morpurgo's lively language gives each tale a fresh feel that's perfect for reading aloud and sharing. Emma Chichester Clark's radiant illustrations are bursting with bold colors and cheerful characters. Together they have created a modern classic brimming with fun, which children will enjoy reading and laughing over again and again.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
  • Publish Date: Jun 1st, 2005
  • Pages: 96
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.65in - 9.74in - 0.61in - 1.68lb
  • EAN: 9781416902904
  • Recommended age: 06-10
  • Categories: Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & RomanFairy Tales & Folklore - AnthologiesAnimals - General

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About the Author

Morpurgo, Michael: - Michael Morpurgo is the children's laureate of Britain. He has written over ninety-five books and won numerous awards, including the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Prize, and the Children's Book Award. Michael and his wife, Clare, run their own charity, Farms for City Children, from their farm in Devon, England.
Clark, Emma Chichester: - Emma Chichester Clark is the award-winning illustrator of more than forty collections and picture books, including Michael Morpurgo's The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables. She is also the author and illustrator of Follow the Leader! She lives in London, England.

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