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Retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.

A farmer learns a lesson in greed when one of his geese begins to lay one--and only one--golden egg each day.

Colorfully illustrated retelling of Aesop's fable in which an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

Colorfully illustrated retelling of Aesop's fable in which the ants work hard all summer long to feed her children and store food for the winter, while their neighbor, a cheerful but lazy grasshopper, relaxes in the sun.

Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable in which a tiny mouse helps a mighty lion, who once showed her mercy, escape from a trap. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.

When the birds have a contest to see which one can fly the higest, they all learn a valuable lesson about cooperation.

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...

Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable about a hungry, but unlucky, wolf who tries to capture a tasty lamb for dinner by disguising himself in sheep's wool. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.

A modern rhyme retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.

A modern song retells the fable of the tiny mouse that helps a mighty lion, who had once showed him mercy, escape from a trap. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.