Aesop’s Fables

About Aesop’s Fables

This exquisite hardback edition of Aesop’s Fables, featuring breathtaking original artwork by acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore, invites families across Malta and Gozo to share in timeless storytelling. Author Aesop, a former Greek slave, masterfully crafted simple yet profound adventures starring animals and insects, each designed to impart a valuable moral lesson or standard for living. Perfect for bedtime stories or early reading, this collection promises to delight and inspire young minds with its blend of trickster deeds and enduring wisdom.

Children and adults alike will be captivated by this anthology of classic fairy tales, which includes some of the most beloved fables. Readers will follow the determined "Hare and the Tortoise" in their famous race, learn about friendship and kindness from "The Lion and the Mouse," explore the contrasts of life in "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and uncover the dangers of deception with "The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing." These engaging narratives offer a gentle introduction to ethics and critical thinking, making it an essential addition to any child's library.

Key Details

• Author: Aesop
• Publisher: Applesauce Press
• Format: Hardback, 64 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• ISBN: 9781604338102

Order from BookClub.com.mt — Malta and Gozo's online bookstore.