Aesop's Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore (Charles Santore Children's Classics)
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Cuddle up with your little one and share the wonder of Aesop's Fables with the most exquisitely illustrated edition—featuring breathtaking original artwork by acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore! Get ready for an adventurous bedtime story full of trickster deeds, moral lessons, and age old fables in this favorite childhood fairy tale anthology that is sure to delight and inspire. Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. The most well known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included here: The Hare and the Tortoise The Lion and the Mouse The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing This Classic Edition: Is great for children ages 4 - 8 Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime Lavish illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit , and The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit , and The Night Before Christmas Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift Charles Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid , Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , Snow White , and The Wizard of Oz. Review: Beautifully illustrated - Beautifully illustrated book - given as a gift and received with love. Review: Beautifully illustrated - Beautifully illustrated book and a lessons for children and adults alike .
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,079 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5 in Children's Trickster Tales Fiction 15 in Anthologies & Collections of Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths for Children 38 in Greek & Roman Tales & Myths for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,632 Reviews |
S**E
Good quality and beautifully illustrated
Beautifully illustrated and great stories, my granddaughter loves it. Good quality too.
A**R
great illustrations
short, moral stories with great illustrations. suitable for children and adults and for reading on e-Kindle device or in paper format.
B**E
Aesops fables
Great quality book. Fantastic illustrations. It was a great read, which everyone should at least once in their lifetime
G**N
Winner
Out of 11 birthday's for my bff little boy this was the most beloved by his Dad on his 8th birthday, beautiful illustrations and wise life lessons. I will be buying this again in the future for my nephew.
M**R
Timeless classic.
The fables beautifully illustrated. A book to treasure.
S**T
Beautifully illustrated
Beautifully illustrated book and a lessons for children and adults alike .
A**N
Love the book, thank you.
Is a lovely book, in good condition as well 🙂
G**K
Returning to childhood memories
The fables are a joy to read again after so many years
M**M
Excellent format for reading it in class
J**N
Ik zocht eigenlijk een boek met alle Fables erin, dit boek heeft een kleine selectie. Verder mooie tekeningen.
A**R
Beautiful book. Great illustrations. Good choice of fables. Highly recommend
S**A
Es hermoso .. las imágenes.. una delicia .. y fácil de leer teniendo en cuenta el inglés. Pero es muy grande...
L**.
I purchased Aesop’s Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition as a baby shower gift, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! This timeless collection not only introduces children to classic fables but also creates a meaningful connection between the giver and the little one, especially when paired with a personalized inscription. The illustrations by Charles Santore are simply breathtaking. Vividly detailed and full of life, making each page a joy to explore. There’s even a hidden fold-out page that adds an extra touch of magic and wonder for children to discover. The stories themselves are beautifully written, with clear “Morals of the Story” that help kids understand right from wrong and the consequences of actions, all while keeping bedtime reading engaging and memorable. The colors and artistry are timeless, and reading it aloud makes it feel like a true treasure you’ll return to again and again. Overall, this edition is not just a book, (it’s an experience) making it an ideal gift for a baby shower or any special occasion. Highly recommended!
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