· A collection of twenty-one classic fables from Aesop, retold by the talented Michael Morpurgo, described on the dust-jacket flap as the "children's laureate of Britain." Here the reader will encounter old favorites like The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse and The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, as well as some lesser-known selections like The Peacock and the Crane/5. · The title of this book is The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables and it was written by Michael Morpurgo, Emma Chichester Clark (Illustrator). This particular edition is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is . It was published by Margaret K. McElderry Books and has a total of 96 pages in the book/5(31). · Morpurgo is jocular and colloquial as he adds descriptive details and conversation in retelling 21 tales of the venerable Aesop. Accompanied by humorous watercolor scenes in varied sizes, some tales extend for several pages, while others are complete on two/5().
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. Read more. The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables by Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark Ancient Aesop swings into the twenty-first century in this bright new collection. This item: The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables by Michael Morpurgo Hardcover $ Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Ships from and sold by turningnewleaf. What a Wonderful Word by Nicola Edwards Hardcover $ In Stock.
Morpurgo offers 21 old fables, plus a trenchant new one of his own by way of introduction, all written in an informal tone—" ‘There you are, said Mouse.' ‘I told you I'd pay you back, didn't I?' ‘A tiddly thing like you helping out a king of the beasts like me,' Lion replied. ‘Who'd have thought it possible?' "—and capped by traditional morals in capital letters. The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables Hardcover – Picture Book, 31 May by Michael Morpurgo M B E (Author), Emma Chichester Clark (Illustrator) out of 5 stars. ratings. See all formats and editions. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. Emma Chichester Clark is the award-winning illustrator of more than forty collections and picture books, including Michael Morpurgo's The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables. She is also the author and illustrator of Follow the Leader! She lives in London, England.
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