Aesop’s Fables?

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  • July 16, 2008 at 2:57 pm
    CandaceC
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    Do any of you read these? Can you give me the name of a good one? I am looking for them on amazon and there are so many…I know some are recommended and some are not.

    Or would you choose something other than Aesop’s Fables for literature? I don’t know if I’ve seen Aesop’s recommended on SCM, but I haven’t thoroughly searched the links yet either.

    Thank you!

    July 16, 2008 at 4:55 pm
    Sonya Shafer
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    We recommend Aesop as part of the Joshua through Malachi & Ancient Greece study, Candace. The version that is listed is a beautiful newer book, but I also have one that I picked up for 50% off at Barnes and Noble (published as a part of their Barnes & Noble Classics set).

    I mainly look for substantial language (not watered down or babyish) that is still understandable for my children. The newer book I mentioned above has beautiful illustrations, but that is definitely not a necessity.

    I believe there are also some versions available free online. If you Google “Aesop’s Fables” you’ll see a lot of links. You could read through a few from different sites and get a feel for how the story’s language is styled in the various retellings. That might give you a good feel for what kind of version you want to get (or just use that online version!).

    Hope this helps a little. Maybe others have particular editors or translations they prefer and can post actual names to look for.

    July 16, 2008 at 5:09 pm
    hvfth99
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    Candace, I have a great version of Aesop. I purchased it from Living Books Curriculum. I love it because it has scripture references that tie in with the moral of the story! It’s great for beginning oral narration. I used it last year with my 7 yo Dd. I highly recommend it!

    Faith 🙂

    July 16, 2008 at 6:16 pm
    hvfth99
    Member

    Okay, I don’t know if this makes a difference, but the book is from Living Books Press and it’s compiled by Sheila Carroll. I would do one of those fancy linky things, but I have no clue how to do it! Let me know if you have trouble finding it.

    Faith 🙂

    July 16, 2008 at 7:56 pm
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Here ya go, Faith, a fancy linky thing to Aesop’s Fables with Scripture References. (Scroll down that page.) 🙂

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