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* Well-loved fables with stunning Indian ink illustrations from new talent Alice Shirley * A wonderful gift edition new to the Illustrated Classics series * Foreword by world renowned children's illustrator Michael Foreman A striking new look at Aesop's classic animal fables, reinterpreted and illustrated by Alice Shirley. this lavish new edition contains over 100 fables including all of the well-known classics such as The Hare and the Tortoise and The Fox and the Sour Grapes. A sumptuous book for both children and adults to treasure. For ages 8+
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Alice Shirley is a graduate of the Byam Shaw School of Art (now part of the London Institute). She has worked with the sculptor Anthony Gormly and has recently finished a major illustration project called Squid In Ink for the Natural History Museum. Alice lives in London.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Pardon my awful video skills! But since so many other reviewers have commented on the book's literary qualities, I thought it might be helpful to provide a 'virtual browse',by posting a short video show the quantity and type of illustrations. Not quite as good as picking it up and flicking through in a shop, but perhaps the next best thing!
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What can you say about a series of classical fables of morality which have been so beautifully presented and illustrated?
This book is stunning; it is 30.6cm by 24.5cm with gilt highlights and title on the textured solid hardcover. The pages are a heavy grade sleek bright white paper. All this makes the book feel very solid, and this adds to the sensation when reading the book with the child (or children) of your choice.
Aesop (620-560 BC) was a Greek slave who wrote a number of moral tales, fables and stories (believed to number more than 400), but in order to avert any punishment from his masters he set them in the animal world.
Over the centuries these tales have been retold by many authors, mostly with the "moral of the story" included, and it is the moral that is missing from each of the tales in this book. Some of the 141 fables included in this book are very well known and others less so, and some were so obscurely written that I had to look up the usually snappy one-line moral message.
The book itself is transcendent, it is a true pleasure to sit down with the little ones and read. The print is sufficiently big for children to be able to follow as you read, or even read along with you.
All things taken into consideration Alice Shirley has done a magnificent job as "author" and illustrator.
This book is stunning; it is 30.6cm by 24.5cm with gilt highlights and title on the textured solid hardcover. The pages are a heavy grade sleek bright white paper. All this makes the book feel very solid, and this adds to the sensation when reading the book with the child (or children) of your choice.
Aesop (620-560 BC) was a Greek slave who wrote a number of moral tales, fables and stories (believed to number more than 400), but in order to avert any punishment from his masters he set them in the animal world.
Over the centuries these tales have been retold by many authors, mostly with the "moral of the story" included, and it is the moral that is missing from each of the tales in this book. Some of the 141 fables included in this book are very well known and others less so, and some were so obscurely written that I had to look up the usually snappy one-line moral message.
The book itself is transcendent, it is a true pleasure to sit down with the little ones and read. The print is sufficiently big for children to be able to follow as you read, or even read along with you.
All things taken into consideration Alice Shirley has done a magnificent job as "author" and illustrator.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The immediate perception upon seeing and holding this book is pleasurable, as it feels heavy and substantial, the artwork design is attractive and of a high standard, and of course there is the knowledge that within its pages are dozens upon dozens of classic short stories that the young and old alike will love and remember.
There are 141 of these stories in fact. Some are very short indeed, barely a handful of sentences, but some cover a full page or more. With such a huge variety there should be something to please everyone, and it would make a handy bedtime-story book regardless of the time a parent has to spare be it a minute or an hour. It has lastability too, because these are stories that can be read again and again in years to come. The drawings will captivate the younger readers too and only add to the sense of magic.
With such a classic content and being presented in such an attractive and reasonably durable cover, it merits nothing less than a recommendation, although it should be said that some of the stories are short yet difficult to understand for some children. Nevertheless it will make an ideal gift for any child across a wide age range.
There are 141 of these stories in fact. Some are very short indeed, barely a handful of sentences, but some cover a full page or more. With such a huge variety there should be something to please everyone, and it would make a handy bedtime-story book regardless of the time a parent has to spare be it a minute or an hour. It has lastability too, because these are stories that can be read again and again in years to come. The drawings will captivate the younger readers too and only add to the sense of magic.
With such a classic content and being presented in such an attractive and reasonably durable cover, it merits nothing less than a recommendation, although it should be said that some of the stories are short yet difficult to understand for some children. Nevertheless it will make an ideal gift for any child across a wide age range.
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Would have been great if proof read properly before publishing!
I bought this for my son recently - in general it's a good book with lots of stories to choose from and nice illustrations. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Joenalex
Nice pictures
Beautiful illustrations and presentation. If you are specifically looking for Aesops fables in original form this is a beautiful book to buy. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by L. J. Heighton
Illustrated classic with a moral in the story!
You probably know most of these stories from your own childhood if you are a baby boomer - but if you don't pass them onto your grandchildren then they may not be so lucky! Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by A. B. Mcmullon
So-so
This book initially looked very promising - large, glossy and hardback, with a pleasant typeface. However, it was a bit of a disappointing experience dipping into it. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by The Five Sisters
Classic
I got this book as a nostalgic Christmas gift for some very bright 3 year old twins, as I thought they would enjoy their parents reading it to them at night. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by C. Robson
A high quality edition of a classic from Antiquity
Aesop's Fables (Illustrated Classics)is a beautifully made book. A hard cover edition with luxurious illustrations make this a nice, and price/quality wise commendable, edition to... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Kurt Steiner
Beautifully illustrated and very faithful, but not ideal for young...
This is a beautifully bound and illustrated book, but it's probably better for parents than it is for children. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by Anthony Lynas
Spend quality time with your children while you have the chance
I have spent a few hours over the last couple of weeks occasionally reading stories from this book to my children, and usually a lively conversation ensues. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by M. Williams
beautiful gift to treasure
Whe I first uwrapped this book from its packaging, my first thought was WOW. Physically, it is a beautiful object, and the pictures inside are incredible. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Rubbah
A Treasure
This really is a treasure of a book. I love it as an adult and this is a book I would have loved as a child. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by A. Rose
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