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This title in other editionsMR Aesop's Story Shopby Bob Hartman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Ten of Aesop's fables are given witty, fresh retellings by a modern storyteller "My name is Aesop! Once I was a slave. Now I am a free man. I have refreshments to sell and stories to tell. Stop for a moment—and enjoy!"
Bob Hartman uses all his skills as a storyteller to add humor, irony, action, and clever dialogue to these retellings of 10 of Aesop's fables, which he has woven into an entertaining tale about a man who tells stories for a living. A rich mix of familiar and less well-known tales have been selected for their relevance to the life of children today. Streetwise tricksters get their comeuppance, virtue is rewarded, and readers are shown the benefits of good behavior—but these quirky stories are far from being typical morality tales. Animated, witty illustrations echo the fun flavor of the text. Review:"In this British import, Hartman frames Aesop's tales by having him set up shop in a busy Greek marketplace: 'My name is Aesop! Once I was a slave. Now I am a free man. I have refreshments to sell and stories to tell.' 'I know what worries you,' he tells a group of children. 'School!' Aesop follows this quip with the story of 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse,' drawing connections between worries about school or money with the fable's moral. Hartman's decision to have Aesop deliver the stories firsthand, while interacting with the crowds at the agora, adds dimension to these 10 familiar tales while emphasizing the oral storytelling tradition. Nodding toward Greek frescoes, Jago's warm and expressive collages are a strong complement to these inviting retellings. Ages 7 — 9." Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
About the AuthorBob Hartman is a highly acclaimed storyteller and the author of more than a dozen books, including Grumblebunny, Easter Angels, The Lion Storybook of Animal Tales, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Three Billy Goats' Stuff!, and The Wolf Who Cried Boy. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jago is the illustrator of The Jesus Storybook Bible and Myron's Magic Cow. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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