Aesop
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'Many people are not in the least disturbed at the harm that befalls them, provided they can see their enemies' downfall first'
In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, Aesop created a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. Here we see a wily fox outwitted by a quick-thinking cicada, a tortoise triumphing over a self-confident hare and a fable-teller named Aesop silencing those who mock him. Each jewel-like
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Aesop's Fables - new translation as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition.
Once upon a time, in the heart of ancient Greece, a storyteller spun lessons so profound that they would echo through the ages. His name was Aesop, and his fablesshort, clever tales of talking animals and cunning trickstershave shaped the way we understand wisdom, morality, and human nature itself.
What can a cunning fox teach us about pride? What...
12) Fábulas
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Las fábulas son relatos tradicionales en los que los animales tienen rasgos humanos y que transmiten experiencias sobre la vida cotidiana y lecciones morales. Son breves y divertidas y sus temas se basan en la lealtad, la generosidad y la virtud del trabajo. Las más conocidas son La Liebre y la Tortuga y Juanito y el Lobo.
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Atrapante y divertida colección de fábulas cortas para los más pequeños. Excelentes interpretaciones actorales, música y efectos de sonido que cautivarán la atención de los niños.
Incluye: "La Cigarra y la Hormiga", "El Cuervo y la Zorra", "El León y el Ratón", "El Lobo y el Perro", "La Liebre y la Tortuga", "El León, la Zorra y el Ciervo", "El León y el Cordero en el arroyo" y "La Zorra y el Chivo en el pozo"
14) Classic Fables
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A treasury of timeless stories for kids.
"The Crow and the Pitcher" by Aesop
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher, but can't reach the water at the bottom. How will the clever bird quench its thirst?
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" by Aesop
A shepherd boy lies about a wolf threatening his sheep. What will happen when the wolf actually appears?
"The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop
In this short Aesop fable, a tiny mouse helps a great, big lion.
"The Fox and the...
15) Belling the Cat
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"In Belling the Cat, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience to look at the whole plan, not just the desired end result. They learn that it is important to think through the details of a plan before acting impulsively"-- Provided by publisher.