Younger children can read favourite stories and rhymes with this series of large-format hardback books. The colourful illustrations and simple text are the perfect way to promote a love of reading.

"We yawn at sermons, but we gladly turn To moral tales, and so amused we learn" - La Fontaine. 150 fables translated, retain old phrasing, even rhymes. From French, Roman Babrius' Aesop, to recent Cowper and Emerson. Illustrated from estate of Charles Robinson in 24 fabulous colored plates and 82 intricate delicately detailed black & white drawings.

The Big Book of Animal Fables \[Sep 01, 1965\] Green, Margaret

When a lion and tiger meet for the first time at the bank of a secluded stream, a raucous romp ensues. But after the sprawling, splashing, brawling, and bashing, children and adults will learn a valuable lesson about accepting others... stripes, manes, and all.

Little Celebrations offer you a full array of leveled fiction and nonfiction books for guided reading and beginning independent reading.