[.ca] Aesop's Fables (ISBN 0735820686)

Suitable for the agora.:
The uncredited principal translations are the best I've seen, right to the point and suitable for the agora. Jacob Lawrence's great drawings suit them to a tee.

Inclusive language? Not so you would notice:
This is a wonderful edition of these timeless tales. The illustrations are rich and vivid, full of action and life. Even the stories without a full page illustration are decorated with a small, evocative miniature. One reviewer finds the presence of "exclusive" language as a distraction. Please don't be misled -- these are not "politically correct" retellings of Aesop. Indeed, they are more true to the original than most versions of the fables available for children. Check it out for yourself and share it with a child.

Inclusive Language plagues text, annoys reader:
A good effort by illustrator Jerry Pinkey, however the text is marred by inclusive language. Thus the moral of the story is often rendered in terms of "humankind" "woman and men" (of course "women" comes before "men"). If this bothers you then I suggest you find another edition.

Aeosps Fables are more than good, theyre grrrrrrrrreat!:
On my birthday in second grade, my parents gave me a package containing these stories, written by the ancient Aesop. I read through it, at first not enjoying it much, thinking ,"What fun could it be to read something wrtitten by some old guy?" after reading through one fable, I was changed. My heart lightened, and I finished the book inside my favorite blanket within a day,and my parents were surprised that I had already finished. And even if it was heavy reading for a second grader, I loved it and have read it several times over again. I suggest that everyone should read this book because of the helpful morals that allow you to understand everyday life.

A great way to learn some good morals and common sense:
Like one of the reviewers has already stated this book has alot to do with teaching common sense but it also teaches good morals to the people that read these wonderful stories. These stories are great to have kids read,because it will get them thinking about whats right and whats wrong.