The Fox And The Crow

Aesop's Fables, attributed to the legendary storyteller Aesop from ancient Greece, comprise a collection of succinct and timeless moral tales. These fables feature animal characters, each symbolizing human qualities or foibles, and they convey essential moral lessons through engaging and straightforward narratives. Their hallmark characteristics include simplicity, accessibility, and universal themes that explore human behavior, ethics, and wisdom across a wide range of scenarios. These fables remain enduring classics, such as "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," continuing to captivate readers of all ages by imparting moral wisdom through memorable storytelling.

Originally published: Franklin Watts, 2009.

Crow wouldn't dream of giving her cheese away to sly Fox. But Crow can't resist Fox's flattery - when Fox asks her to sing to him, Crow loses the cheese but learns a valuable lesson. Aesop’s classic fable retold as part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Fox and Crow can agree on two things: their love of cheese and loathing of each other. These cagey animals will do whatever they can to outwit their sworn enemy and claim sole possession of the prized cheese they keep finding. But they are too caught up in their plotting and planning to realize they've picked the wrong house to steal from—since the mother of the house is one fed up Mama Bear who knows exactly how to contend with freeloaders.

Crow is very pleased with herself. She's found a delicious piece of cheese. Along comes Fox. He sees the cheese and he wants that cheese! But how will get he get it? Find out in this humorous retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable. Part of the best-selling First Reading programme, written with advice from a reading expert. Charmingly illustrated by Colombian illustrator, John Joven. Based on the well-known and much -loved Aesop's Fable.

A modern song retells the fable of a hungry fox who uses flattery to try to trick Crow into giving her his cheese. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.

The animals speak and odd things happen in words and art inspired by Aesop. You'll find a: Delusional Donkey Mischievous Mouse Flattering Fox Cavorting Camel Furious Frog Haughty Hare ...and a bunch more. These aren't stories for little children. Open up your big-kid mind and explore some stories you might not have heard before. Fables are reimagined by professional storyteller Sean Buvala. Each is hand illustrated with watercolor and layered-paper collage.

Beware those whose tongues drip flattery in this classic Aesop's fable. The story of a crafty fox, a foolish crow and a mouth-watering chunk of cheese. This lively retelling of a classic fable by Aesop has been specially written for little children and comes with online audio to listen to the story.