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Title: AESOP'S FABLES
By: Saviour Pirotta, Richard Johnson (Illus)
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0753414996
ISBN 13: 9780753414996
Publisher: PAN MACMILLAN
Pub. date: 1 October, 2007
Pages: 80
Description: Tells the reader about Aesop's life as a slave and a storyteller, and explains the inspiration that lies behind his best-loved tales. This work includes stories such as: "The Cat's Bell"; "The Dog and the Wolf"; "The Lion and the Mouse"; "The Goose who Laid the Golden Egg"; "The Fox and the Crane"; and "The Tortoise and the Hare".
Synopsis: This collection of eight fables brings Ancient Greece to life. The stories are retold with introductions that tell the reader all about Aesop's life as a slave and a storyteller, and explain the inspiration that lies behind his best-loved tales. Glorious illustrations by Richard Johnson compliment Saviour Pirotta's warm and lively style, making this a collection to treasure. It includes stories such as: "The Cat's Bell"; "The Dog and the Wolf"; "The Lion and the Mouse"; "The Goose who Laid the Golden Egg"; "The Fox and the Crane"; "The Tortoise and the Hare"; "The Frogs who Asked for a King"; and "The Jay and the Peacocks".
Illustrations: full colour artwork illustrations
Publication: UK
Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd
Returns: Non-returnable
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