[.ca] Aesop's Fables (ISBN 067988758X)

One of the best-illustrated children's books I've ever seen!:
This book contains many of the classic fables as well as a few that were new to me. The stories are well-written and short enough to keep the attention of young children. The best part, however, was my 20-month-old daughter's reaction to this book. Although she enjoys jumping on beds and emptying drawers as much as any toddler, this energetic tyke sat entranced as I read fable after fable. We made it through the entire book in one sitting, and she loved it! This book should be available to every small child.

Aesop's Fables Illustrated by Charles Santore:
This is a favorite book for both my boys 7 and 9. The art work is very boy appealing and beautiful for mom too. There is a triple page pull out for The Hare and the Tortoise featuring all the animals in the book and the Tortoise crossing the finish line. My oldest son loves the art work for the Bear and the Bees. While my younger son enjoys the art from The Grasshopper and the Ants. We all love the wonderful life like water color paintings which almost seem to leap off the page. The range of colors, details, use of light, emotions and animals make this book a visual delight for young and old. Each Fable is just right length for beginning narrators. There are 24 fables in this book. The book is over size which helps to make the art even more appealing and the lettering just right for a beginning reader. This book would be a great addition to any home library but especially so for a home schooling family.