Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop’s Fables
Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop’s Fables gives a gorgeous new take on Aesop’s Fables! With stories from around the world and masterfully illustrated by an award-winning print-maker, this narrative book shines!
The world is connected, and so are our stories. In this picture book, stunningly illustrated with Holly Berry’s hand-carved wood cuts, we’re introduced to short versions of Aesop’s Fables as they’re told in various corners of the globe.
The stories included are the following:
- The Heron (USA, New England marsh
- The Lion and the Mouse (African plains)
- The Ants and the Grasshopper (China)
- The Tortoise and the Hare (USA, southwestern desert)
- The Fox and the Grapes (Israel)
- The Bear and the Bees (Andes Mountains)
- The Crow and the Pitcher (Greece)
- The Two Goats (Swiss Alps)
- The Wolf and the Crane (Siberia)
These stories are short and sweet! Gorgeously crafted wordless pages between subsets of stories give readers a chance to pause and reflect. This vivid, charming take on these beloved fables is sure to be a favorite!
