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Androcles and the Lion: And Other Aesop's Fables Hardcover – January 1, 1991

by Tom Paxton (Author), Robert Rayevsky (Illustrator)

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A collection of Aesop's fables, including "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey," and "The Wolf and the Crane"

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PreSchool-Grade 3-- Once again, Paxton has combined talents with Rayevsky to create a visually arresting and harmonious offering. The structure of this collection is similar to their earlier efforts, but whereas Belling the Cat and Other Aesop's Fables (1990) had a distinctly Old West appearance, this work, with its several Roman and medieval costumes, harkens back to Aesop's Fables (1988, both Morrow). Androcles and the Lion contains ten fables told only as Paxton can tell them--in lilting, insightful verse. "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Bald Knight," "The Tree and the Reed," and "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey" are included. Rayevsky's stylized illustrations are executed in pen-and-ink with watercolor washes. Often depicted in profile, his human and animal characters possess vitality and verve. One welcome and offbeat selection is "The Wolf and the Crane," which Rayevsky illustrates as a contemporary cautionary tale set against the New York skyline. This updating of Aesop is very effective, and readers can only hope this author/artist combo will consider yet another collaboration continuing this urban theme. Excellent for sharing aloud, these are compelling and always entertaining interpretations of classic fables. --Denise Anton Wright, Library Book Selection Service, Inc., Bloomington, IL
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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With nine more tales, the third collection of Aesop from this duo. Folksinger Paxton's retellings continue to be pungent and amusing, though he's prone to awkward phrasing in aid of his self-imposed verse forms. But Rayevsky's vigorous, satirical illustrations are still outstanding; and as a dividend--in a sly reminder that these stories are universal--he costumes his characters chronologically, from a Roman Androcles to a mischievous wolf wearing untied high-tops and listening to a boom box. (Folklore/Picture book. 4-10) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow & Co; First Edition (January 1, 1991)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688096824
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688096823
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 9 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches

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Aesop (/ˈiːsɒp/ EE-sop; Ancient Greek: Αἴσωπος, Aisōpos; c. 620 - 564 BCE) was an Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains uncertain and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics.
Scattered details of Aesop's life can be found in ancient sources, including Aristotle, Herodotus, and Plutarch. An ancient literary work called The Aesop Romance tells an episodic, probably highly fictional version of his life, including the traditional description of him as a strikingly ugly slave (δοῦλος) who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states. Older spellings of his name have included Esop(e) and Isope. Depictions of Aesop in popular culture over the last 2500 years have included several works of art and his appearance as a character in numerous books, films, plays, and television programs.
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Aesop's Fables Told in Verse

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2006

My preschool age children enjoy this book! It is a great introduction to Aesop's classic tales. While the rhyming can sometimes seem forced, the verses give the stories a lot of energy. I am not drawn to the illustrations, although they are bold and memorable.

This book includes:

Androcles and the Lion

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

The Bald Knight

The Tree and the Reed

The Donkey Carrying Salt

The Ant and the Dove

The King of the Barnyard

The Jay and the Peacocks

The Man, The Boy, and The Donkey

The Wolf and the Crane