Told and Retold Around the World wit..., Holly Berry
Told and Retold Around the World wit..., Holly Berry
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Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop's Fables

Author: Holly Berry

Narrator: Kathleen Gati

Unabridged: 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/16/2022


Synopsis

A new take on Aesop's Fables with stories from around the world.

The world is connected, and so are our stories. In this picture book, adapted for audio, we're introduced to short versions of Aesop's Fables as they're told in various corners of the globe.
 
The stories included are:
The Heron (USA, New England marsh)
The Lion and the Mouse (African plains)
The Ants and the Grasshopper (China) 
The Tortoise and the Hare (USA, southwestern desert)
The Fox and the Grapes (Israel)
The Bear and the Bees (Andes Mountains)
The Crow and the Pitcher (Greece)
The Two Goats (Swiss Alps) 
The Wolf and the Crane (Siberia)

About The Author

Holly Berry is the illustrator of many award-winning children's picture books, including Market Day by Eve Bunting and The Impudent Rooster by Sabina Rascol. She received a BFA in illustration from RISD and is also an accomplished linoleum block printmaker. Her illustrations have adorned children's games, toys, T-shirts, and magazines. She loves cats, and has two wonderful daughters and a great husband. A native of Maine, she most recently bought a tractor to better care for the wild blueberry farm where she lives and works. You can visit her online at hollyberrydesign.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bethany

Almost everyone knows the story of The Turtle and the Hare as we're taught that being fast doesn't automatically win you the race. Well, this book features a collection of that one and other popular fables from Aesop for children to learn some valuable life lessons. The author also addresses how sto......more

Goodreads review by Amy

Aesop's fables are told from countries all over the world. The highlight of this book is the hand-carved linoleum block prints.......more


Quotes

"A vivid, charming take on these beloved fables." Kirkus Reviews

"A  fresh  take  on  fables  with  a  central  theme...recommended." School Library Journal