Book
Mr Aesop's story shop / [retold by] Bob Hartman ; illustrated by Jago. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0745969151
- ISBN: 9780745969152
- Physical Description: 48 p. : col. ill.
- Edition: 1st ed. --
- Publisher: Oxford : Lion Hudson, 2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Lion Children's." |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 16.99 |
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| Subject: | Fables. Animals > Folklore. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 398.2452 Aesop | 31681002723476 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents ten illustrated adaptations of Aesop's classic fables. - Baker & Taylor
The author ofGrumblebunny mixes humor, irony, action and clever dialogue into retellings of 10 Aesop's fables that children will find particularly relevant to their lives today, including those in which virtue is rewarded, tricksters get their comeuppance and good behavior yields benefits. - Gardners
Ten of Aesop's fables skilfully retold by a modern storyteller - Independent Publishing GroupTen of Aesop's fables are given witty, fresh retellings by a modern storyteller "My name is Aesop! Once I was a slave. Now I am a free man. I have refreshments to sell and stories to tell. Stop for a moment&;and enjoy!"
   Bob Hartman uses all his skills as a storyteller to add humor, irony, action, and clever dialogue to these retellings of 10 of Aesop's fables, which he has woven into an entertaining tale about a man who tells stories for a living. A rich mix of familiar and less well-known tales have been selected for their relevance to the life of children today. Streetwise tricksters get their comeuppance, virtue is rewarded, and readers are shown the benefits of good behavior&;but these quirky stories are far from being typical morality tales. Animated, witty illustrations echo the fun flavor of the text. - Independent Publishing GroupTen of Aesop's fables are given witty, fresh retellings by a modern storyteller"My name is Aesop! Once I was a slave. Now I am a free man. I have refreshments to sell and stories to tell. Stop for a moment'and enjoy!"
Bob Hartman uses all his skills as a storyteller to add humor, irony, action, and clever dialogue to these retellings of 10 of Aesop's fables, which he has woven into an entertaining tale about a man who tells stories for a living. A rich mix of familiar and less well-known tales have been selected for their relevance to the life of children today. Streetwise tricksters get their comeuppance, virtue is rewarded, and readers are shown the benefits of good behavior'but these quirky stories are far from being typical morality tales. Animated, witty illustrations echo the fun flavor of the text.
