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An Anthology Of Aesop's Animal Fables
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A beautifully illustrated collection of animal fables
A beautifully illustrated collection of animal fables
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Few stories have endured as long as the fables of Aesop. In this magnificent edition, award-winning illustrator Helen Ward has chosen a dozen of her favourite fables to create this breath-taking classic new collection to grace every bookshelf and bedside.
The experiences described in the tales apply to us all, and the lessons learned are both timeless and universal. Each creature comes to symbolise in its own way some particular aspect of the human condition—the sly fox, the silly crow, the majestic lion; all acting out their parts, uncomprehending, in the great game of life. Fear, greed, arrogance, stupidity; all these and more make an appearance, leaping straight to the heart of our understanding from each page of this exquisitely illustrated edition.
Includes the tales: The Hare and the Tortoise, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.
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An Anthology of Aesop's Animal Fables by Helen Ward is praised for its exquisite illustrations and captivating details, making it both a stunning book and a perfect gift for young readers. Reviewers highlight its appeal to both children and adults, appreciating the enchanting presentation that combines classic tales with beautiful visuals. The book is highly recommended for inspiring a love of reading and nature.
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ISBN: 9781800786202
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Templar Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 239.0mm
Height: 300.0mm
Weight: 384g
Pages: 64
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About the Author
Helen Ward has been writing and illustrating children's books for over thirty years. She trained at Brighton School of Art, under the direction of well-known children's illustrators such as Raymond Briggs, Justin Todd and Chris McEwan. In her final year at Brighton, Helen was awarded the first Walker Prize for Children's Illustration. Awards for Helen's work include The National Art Library Award for The Tin Forest, and, in 2003, the The Cockerel and the Fox was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Helen lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
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