"Many of these fables are so well known they have given us everyday phrases such as "sour grapes" and "dog in the manger." but even the rarer ones seem familiar, because their simple morals reflect all aspects of human nature. From the tortoise and the hare to the mouse and the lion, the timeless wisdom and wit of Aesop's fables are as entertaining as ever"--Cover verso.

An illustrated retelling of nineteen fables and tales from China, each of which features a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and introduces aspects of traditional Chinese culture and lore.

"Based on the classic fable, a crocodile and a scorpion attempt to cross a river without giving in to their natural instincts"--

"The cruel North Wind and the kind Sun vie to take the coats from three sisters out on a walk"--

Woodland animals, each thinking of his neighbor, share a turnip left on their doorstep.

Retells the traditional tale of the tortoise and the hare as a match between the very vain Lever Lapin and Nate Turtle, who is tired of all of the publicity Lever's speed generates.

Retellings of eleven of Aesop's fables.

In this retelling of Androcles and the Lion, Andy meets a lion on the way to school and wins his friendship for life by removing a thorn from his paw.

Uses rebuses to retell the Aesop fable about a young boy whose false cries for help bring him to an unfortunate end.

Aesop's charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Ant and Grasshopper can't agree over how to spend the summer. Who will be right when winter comes?