Aesop's Fables (a Collection Of Classic Animal Stories To Treasure)

Illustrated by Hawthorne Lara; By (author) Haworth Katie
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A beautiful collection of Aesop''s Fables illustrated by the incredibly talented Lara Hawthorne.
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Aesop''s best-loved fables are brought together in this stunning collection, illustrated by CILIP Greenaway nominee Lara Hawthorne.

A wild and wonderful world awaits in these retellings of over twenty traditional tales, each with a thought-provoking moral. Meet mice and men, foxes and frogs, beasts and birds, and even mythical gods in this breathtaking gift edition of Aesop''s Fables, complete with dazzling foil cover.

This gorgeous anthology features classic fables, including The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Wolf in Sheep''s Clothing.

Imaginatively retold by Katie Haworth and beautifully illustrated by Lara Hawthorne, this is a must-have addition to any child''s bookshelf, to be treasured for many years to come.

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A stunning gift collection for 7+ year olds. . . Lara Hawthorne''s richly decorative artwork gives the ancient stories a fresh, contemporary feel. Highly recommended.
Biographical note:
Katie Haworth (Author)
Katie Haworth is an editor and writer originally from New Zealand, where she was Commissioning Editor at Penguin Books. She is the author of several picture books, including Petunia Paris''s Parrot and Emma Jane''s Aeroplane.

Lara Hawthorne (Illustrator)
Lara Hawthorne is an illustrator and author who graduated from Falmouth University in 2013. Her debut picture book, Herb, was published in 2014, followed by her illustrations for Carol Ann Duffy''s The King of Christmas (Picador, 2016). Known for her delicate watercolour style, Lara draws inspiration from nature, myths and legends to create intricate small worlds. Her acclaimed titles include The Night Flower - winner of the 2020 CBHL Annual Literature Award - Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish, and the nature-themed Ratty''s Big Adventure and Herbert''s Garden. She has also been shortlisted for awards including the AOI''s WIA and the Lowry Children''s Book Prize.


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A beautiful collection of Aesop''s Fables illustrated by the incredibly talented Lara Hawthorne.
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A timeless collection of tales that speaks to all ages - following on from the success of Star Stories and Winter Tales.
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Illustrated by CILIP Greenaway longlisted illustrator Lara Hawthorne (Herbert''s Garden, Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish, The Night Flower).
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Includes 23 fables, imaginatively retold for young readers, with humour and engaging storytelling.
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Each tale ends with a thought-provoking - and sometimes surprising - moral, encouraging children to interrogate the stories and lessons therein.
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Cover: arlin, emboss, foil