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Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's Fables are now classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern day readers. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand.

Honesty is the best policy. Beware a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Look before you leap. A bird in the hand. These and countless other everyday expressions originated centuries ago with Aesop, the slave and storyteller of ancient Greece. With humor, irony, and commonsense philosophy, Aesop’s Fables illuminates the follies, frailties, and resilience of humankind to this day.

For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts - with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Ants and the Grasshopper", "The Goose and the Golden Egg", "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", and other characters.

40 of Aesop's tales, specially adapted for young children. Read by Richard Briers, Jane Horrocks, Jonathan Pryce, Alison Steadman, Richard E. Grant, Lindsay Duncan and Brenda Blethyn.

Every parent wants two things for their children: One is to have a rich, imaginative life; the other is to have everything they need to be physically healthy. Well, as far as colorful lives and staying healthy are concerned, Short Stories or Kids by Kids Club is just the thing! Using the most famous children's stories—including Aesop's Fables, The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and many more—this book will help your child enrich their life through the magic of storytelling and provide a wonderful, gadget-free sleep routine to help them recover from long, hectic days!

How can the Tortoise run faster than the Hare? What happens when the dog growls at its image? Or when the Country Mouse goes to supper with the Town Mouse? These wonderful stories have delighted adults and children for centuries, with their witty observations on animals and humans too. The stories are told with the enduring magic of a master story-teller, and set against the bright sounds of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and sound effects.

This Audiobook contains the following works: "Tom Tit Tot", "Three Sillies", "The Rose-Tree", "The Old Woman and her Pig", "How Jack went to Seek his Fortune", "Mr. Vinegar", "Nix Nought Nothing", "Jack Hannaford", "Binnorie", "Mouse and Mouser", "Cap o' Rushes", "Teeny-Tiny", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Story of the Three Little Pigs", "The Master and his Pupil", "Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse", "Jack and his Golden Snuff-Box", "The Story of the Three Bears", "Jack the Giant-Killer", "Henny-Penny", "Childe Rowland".

In this classic Aesop fable, a shepherd boy lies about a wolf threatening his sheep. What will happen when the wolf actually appears?

Enciende tu imaginación y abre puertas a mundos nuevos con esta colección encantadora para niños. Con más de 100 minutos de cuentos en español, esta colección ofrece diversión sin fin para toda la familia. Descubre cuentos adorados como “Los tres osos” y “La gallinita roja.”

Remember the story of the Ant and the Grasshopper? the Fox and the Sour Grapes? The Boy who Cried Wolf? These wonderful tales and hundreds more have been passed down to us over the centuries. The man credited with writing them, Aesop, was an Ancient Greek slave born about 620 B.C. Aesop is known as a fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables shining glaringly true light on our human foibles now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling ...

Happiness has become so elusive because we look to external factors to make us happy. And like so many other unhappy people out there, your search for happiness has been fruitless. True, long-lasting happiness comes from within, as Buddha said, so even Aristotle agrees. It is a combination of factors; however, the most important determinant of your happiness is you. Attaining happiness is a personal journey; it requires a lot of hard work, which only you can do.

Aesop's Fables, or the Aesopica, is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Of diverse origins, the stories associated with his name have descended to modern times through a number of sources and continue to be reinterpreted in different verbal registers and in popular as well as artistic media. The fables originally belonged to the oral tradition and were not collected for some three centuries after Aesop's death.

Aesop's fables are among the most familiar and best-loved stories in the world. Tales like "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Dog in the Manger," and "Sour Grapes" have captivated us for generations. The fables delight us and teach timeless truths. Aesop's tales offer us a world fundamentally simpler to ours—one with clear good and plain evil—but nonetheless one that is marked by political nuance and literary complexity. Newly translated and annotated by renowned scholar Robin Waterfield, this definitive translation shines a new light on four hundred of Aesop's most enduring fables.

Step into the enchanting world of Aesops Fables, a collection of timeless tales that have captivated audiences since the 6th century BC. These simple yet profound allegories convey universal truths that resonate across cultures and generations. While the existence of Aesop remains a topic of debate among scholars, the impact of his stories is undeniable. Join us for Volume 11 of this 12-part series, narrated by Chip, and rediscover the wisdom of these classic narratives.

Journey back to the 6th century BC with Aesops Fables, where timeless truths are woven into simple yet profound allegories. While the details of Aesops life remain shrouded in mystery, the impact of these stories is undeniable, resonating across cultures and generations. This is the second volume in a captivating 12-part series that continues to enchant listeners with its rich wisdom. (Summary by ChipDoc)

Step into the enchanting world of Aesops Fables, a collection of timeless tales that have captivated audiences since the 6th century BC. Each story conveys profound lessons through simple yet powerful allegories, making them relatable across cultures and generations. While the existence of Aesop himself remains a mystery, the enduring nature of these fables speaks to their universal truths. This is volume 5 of a 12-part series, narrated by Chip.

Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. The most well-known and well-loved of Aesop's fables are included here.

These classic fables use simple allegories to convey universal truths. Though it is unkown if Aesop ever actually existed, dating back to the sixth century, BC, these fables are known in cultures throughout the world and have been translated into many languages.

Listen to these timeless, simple yet profound Aesop’s Fables that enhance our emotional intelligence, ethics, decision-making, leadership, teamwork, time management, common sense, and other essential qualities relevant to all generations—originally told by the Greek storyteller Aesop and beautifully narrated by Priya Chowdary.

Dos ratoncitas con vidas muy diferentes aprenden el valor de la humildad. Una gallinita roja le pide ayuda a sus compañeros de la granja para plantar y cosechar trigo para hacer un pan. Pero ya que nadie quiere ayudarla, no comparte su pan. En esta fábula breve, un ratoncito ayuda a un león enorme.