Orchard Aesop's Fables

It's important children encounter these tales because they form the bedrock of so many shorthand phrases about behaviour and consequences, such as:* sour grapes* crying 'wolf'* a bird in the hand* a dog in the manger

I bought this book for my grandson who is five. We read several of the fables together as I was putting him and his little sister, who is three, to bed. Because the book is full of pictures and the stories are short, they were both able to listen and enjoy being read to. And it allowed us to talk about some of the morals behind the stories which was fun. I'd really recommend this copy of Aesop's fables, which are classic literature for both young and old. It's a really good introduction, It brings the fables to life for a new generation, Michael Morpurgo's writing is a joy and is paired beautifully with Emma Chichester Clark's illustrations.

Another beautiful book in every way. A perfect gift for long- term reference and enjoyment.

I bought this book to read to my grandchildren. The Morpurgo version of the fables is excellent and I am sure that it will become a favourite with children who love books. The illustrations are full of detail which helps the story along.

The book is well printed, and the font size and large pages make it easy reading for children. I found the book ideal for adult reading to children, and the illustrations captured the attention of the recipient child (my grandson).