Aesop's Fables: (Young Reading Series 2)
Young Reading Series 1
What’s inside...
A collection of timeless fables attributed to Aesop, retold in a simple and engaging style for young readers. Each fable comes with a moral that teaches important life lessons. Additionally, each pack in this series contains a book and a CD. The CD features music and sound effects to accompany a reading of the book on one side. On the other, there is a straightforward reading of the book, with sounds to indicate a new chapter or when to turn a page.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What lessons did the characters learn in the stories you liked the most?
How would you solve a problem similar to one in the fable?
Which fable did you find the most interesting, and why?
What do you think the animals represent in these stories?
If you could create your own fable, what moral would you want to teach?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child pick their favorite fable and discuss the moral lesson together, helping them connect the story to real-life situations.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or solutions for the fables, fostering their creative thinking.
Discuss the characters' decisions and actions, asking your child how they might behave differently in similar circumstances.
Use the stories as an opportunity to teach empathy by exploring how various characters might feel throughout the fable.
Relate the morals of the fables to your child’s daily life, making the lessons tangible and applicable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Honesty is the best policy
Explanation: In 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', the story demonstrates the consequences of lying as the boy repeatedly tricks villagers into thinking a wolf is attacking his flock. When a wolf actually appears, the villagers no longer trust him.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of truthfulness and the importance of earning trust through consistent honesty, making them reliable friends and community members.
Example Lesson: Slow and steady wins the race
Explanation: In 'The Tortoise and the Hare', the hare's overconfidence and hasty actions contrast with the tortoise’s steady, persistent effort, ultimately leading the tortoise to victory.
Real-World Application: This story can teach children the value of perseverance and patience in achieving goals, whether in academics, sports, or personal projects.
Example Lesson: Necessity is the mother of invention
Explanation: In 'The Crow and the Pitcher', a thirsty crow drops stones into a pitcher to raise the water level so it can drink, showcasing ingenuity to solve a problem.
Real-World Application: It encourages innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in children, motivating them to find creative solutions in difficult situations.
Example Lesson: Self-awareness is key to one's limitations
Explanation: In 'The Fox and the Grapes', the fox realizes he cannot reach the grapes and concludes they must be sour, reflecting self-rationalization when faced with unattainable goals.
Real-World Application: This fable can teach children to understand and accept their limitations, and to adapt their goals realistically.