In the final session of our Aesop’s Fables unit the children move to the story of the Lion and the Mouse. They show how the Lion catches the Mouse and then sets him free, only to be caught ...

Aesop's fables are well known in the world of children's literature, but finding fascinating facts about Aesop is a much more ...

Generally, though not always, framed as animal allegories, Aesop’s fables are cautionary and frequently scolding. The target of their censure is usually vanity and folly, and their humor—they ...

40 of Aesop's best-known fables are brought to life in adaptations for children aged 5 to 9. Each story is five minutes long and read by an all-star cast including Brenda Blethyn, the late Richard ...

Animal tales and fables have traveled around the world. Two tales, the “Lion in the Well” and the “Stickfast,” motif have appeared in Uncle Remus tales as well as in many other versions around the ...