
Aesop's Fables
Ernest Aesop(Author)
Sterling (Publisher)
Published on 2. October 2012
Book
Hardback
56 pages
978-1-4027-8412-5 (ISBN)
Description
It is a dazzling interpretation that has been arranged by animal, making it easy for children to follow. It is aimed at children age 5 to 8 years old. Aesop's wise and witty fables are among the most popular stories ever written and Charles Santore's richly illustrated version is one of the most gorgeous editions ever published. Unavailable for a number of years, this dazzling interpretation features lavish art that provides a fresh perspective on Aesop's beloved characters. Santore has arranged these timeless tales by animal, making it easy to follow each creature from one situation to the next and gain a better understanding of how its actions parody human behaviour.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 293 mm
Width: 226 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-8412-5 (9781402784125)
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Persons
Charles Santore's many awards include the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, the prestigious Hamilton King Award and the Alumni Award of the Philadelphia College of Art. His work has been exhibited in New York's Museum of Modern Art and among the classic tales he has illustrated are The Fox & the Rooster, The Little Mermaid and Snow White.