Picture Books
Aesop's Fables
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One of the earliest volumes ever printed in English was Aesop’s Fables, and these delightful, instructive little parables have never gone out of style. Though originally meant for all ages, it is generally considered the first real book to have an audience of children. Noted author John Cech—whose Classic Fairy Tale Collection has received wide critical acclaim—retells some of these best-loved stories in his own inimitable way. Martin Jarrie (illustrator of the bestselling ABC USA) enhances the tales as never before with his unique folk-style art, making this anthology one of the most beautiful and necessary volumes for any child’s bookshelf. The beloved fables here include:- The Fox and the Grapes
- The Ant and the Grasshopper
- The Vain Crow- The Rooster and the Pearl - The City Mouse and the Country Mouse- The Tortoise and the Hare- The Lion and the Mouse- The Boy Who Went Swimming- The Sun and the Wind- The Monkey and the Camel
Plus: a note on Aesop
- The Ant and the Grasshopper
- The Vain Crow- The Rooster and the Pearl - The City Mouse and the Country Mouse- The Tortoise and the Hare- The Lion and the Mouse- The Boy Who Went Swimming- The Sun and the Wind- The Monkey and the Camel
Plus: a note on Aesop
John Cech writes plays, poetry, and fiction for both children and adults, and is a Professor of English at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He is also the Director of the Center for Children’s Literature and Culture and served as a judge for The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year, as well as the Boston Globe/Horn Book Awards; was President of the Children’s Literature Association; and won the Chandler Award of Merit for his work in Children’s Literature. Martin Jarrie is an internationally recognized artist and illustrator. His playful, imaginative paintings have appeared in a variety of publications, including The New Yorker and the French business magazine Enjeux. He has received several awards from The Society of Illustrators and Communication Art.
"...compactly retold and boldly pictured... With many more tales than usually contained in picture-book renderings, this attractive newcomer will be welcome...– School Library Journal