Aesop.

"As legend has it, the storyteller Aesop was a slave who lived in ancient Greece during the sixth century B.C. His memorable fables have brought amusing characters to life and driven home thought-provoking morals for generations of readers. Full of humor, insight, and wit, the fables champion the value of hard work and perseverence, compasson for others, and honesty. They are age-old wisdom in a delicious form, for the consumption of adults and children...

Eight of Aesop's best-loved tales, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. The stories are: The Hare and the Tortoise read by Richard Briers/The Frogs and the Ox read by Jane Horrocks/The Fox and the Crow read by Jonathan Pryce/The Monkey as King read by Alison Steadman/The Bundle of Sticks read by Brenda Blethyn/The Gnat and the Lion read by Richard E. Grant/The North Wind and the Sun read by

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Two good friends, Hare and Tortoise, race from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, enjoying the unique culture and geography of Israel along the way.

A tiny mouse helps a mighty lion, who had once showed him mercy, escape from a trap.

Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.

Illustrations and minimal text relate the familiar fable of the race between a slow tortoise and a quick but foolish hare.

A simplified version of the familiar fable featuring a kitten who becomes bored with guarding a stack of toys and decides to cry "dog" and watch the villagers come running, until the day a dog is really there and no one answers his call. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

George the shepherd is tired of watching his peaceful sheep play. Wouldn't it be more interesting to stir up some trouble with rumors of a wolf? In this retelling of this classic cautionary tale, readers will learn the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying! Readers will love the charming illustrations of George, his adorable sheep, and the sneaky beast lurking in the shadows. They ll also relate to this timeless narrative, which is as...

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