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Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's Fables are now classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern day readers. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand.

Yellow Bird Project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第214話。大人も子どもも楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『悪い行いをしたら、全て自分に返ってくる。つまりそう言う事です。』

yellow bird project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第198話。大人も子供も楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『エサを探して広い草原を飛んでいたカラスは、偶然ワシが子羊を狩る所を目撃しました。空の上から急降下して、獲物をツメでつかみ、再び空へと舞い上がっていくワシ。さっそくカラスも、シカのマネをして狩りをしてみる事にしました。』

Classic fairy tales and stories are an essential part of children's development. This collection brings together rare fairy tales, stories, myths and legends, to feed the intelligence and imagination of children in their years of development. Here are seven of the rarest and most delightful tales: "How to Tell a True Princess" and "The Darning Needle" by master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen; "Belling the Cat" and "The Wolf and the Fox", taken from Aesop's fables; an English fairy tale, "Master of all Masters"; "Persevere and Prosper", and "The Story of Caliph Stork", two old Arabian tales.

"Aesop's Fables" is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece around the fifth century BC. These fables are charming stories, each one leading towards a wise moral. They have been the inspiration for La Fontaine, one of the greatest French writers of all time, and are a perfect tool for educating young children as well as a delight for lovers of elegance and simplicity.

Remember the story of the Ant and the Grasshopper? The Fox and the Sour Grapes? The Boy Who Cried Wolf? These wonderful tales and hundreds more have been passed down to us over the centuries. The man credited with writing them, Aesop, was an Ancient Greek slave born about 620 BC. Aesop is known as a fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables shining glaringly true light on our human foibles now collectively known as Aesop's Fables.

Among the oldest stories of human civilization, Aesop's fables are a collection of extended proverbs with moral messages attributed to the Greek slave Aesop, who lived in the fifth century BC. Children will delight in these basic human truths represented by talking animals and plants, and adults will marvel at the plainspoken language of these ancient tales.

Included in this varied collection are: Charles Dickens' "The Magic Fishbone", Aesop's "The Country and the Town Mouse"' and "The Lion and his Counsel", Rudyard Kipling's "The Elephant's Child" and "Rikki-tikki-tavi", Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "The Ugly Duckling", Juliana Ewing's "Our Field", and Flo Gibson's "Clementina Quite Contrary".

40 of Aesop's tales, specially adapted for young children. Read by Richard Briers, Jane Horrocks, Jonathan Pryce, Alison Steadman, Richard E. Grant, Lindsay Duncan and Brenda Blethyn.

Aesop’s Fables refers to a collection of fables credited to Aesop (620 - 560 BC), a slave and storyteller who lived in Ancient Greece. His fables are some of the most well known in the world and remain a popular choice for the moral education of children today. Many stories included in Aesop’s Fables, such as “The Fox and the Grapes” (from which the idiom “sour grapes” was derived), “The Tortoise and the Hare”, “The North Wind and the Sun”, and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, are well-known throughout the world.

A collection of 100 fables from Aesop, including such familiar ones as "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The North Wind and the Sun," "Androcles and the Lion," "The Troublesome Dog," and "The Fox and the Stork".

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Aesop, where animals speak, and humans listen. This collection of fables—packed with clever plots and memorable characters—offers sharp life lessons wrapped in simple, unforgettable stories. From the tortoise and the hare's race to the self-serving fox and the grapes, Aesop's fables touch on themes of greed, kindness, wisdom, and the consequences of our actions. With enduring relevance and lessons that still ring true today, these stories are a powerful reminder of the virtues that shape a meaningful life.

Yellow Bird Project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第207話。大人も子どもも楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『ずーっとむかしの大むかし。天の神様は世界中の鳥達を集めて、その中から、鳥達の王様を決めると言い出しました。王様になれる条件はただ一つ。それは「一番美しいもの」。鳥達は羽を広げて、自分達の美しさを競い合っていましたが、その輪から一羽外れた、カラスがいました・・』

yellow bird project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第136話。大人も子供も楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『塩売りの商人が連れているロバは、仕入れの度に重い塩を運ばされて、もううんざりです。「袋に入った塩を軽くする方法」なんてあったら、誰かこのロバに教えてあげてくれませんか?』

yellow bird project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第192話。大人も子供も楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『広い麦畑で暮らす、ひばりの親子のお話しです。季節は秋になり、麦畑の麦を刈取る時期が来てしまいました。お百姓さんもしばしば畑に来ては、いつ麦を刈り取ろうかとぶつぶつとつぶやいていました。刈り取りの前に引っ越しをしなければいけませんが、お母さんひばりは一向に引っ越しを始めようとしません。それは人間の「ある性格」を、とてもよく理解していたからなのです。』

Aesop's Fables, or the Aesopica, is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Of diverse origins, the stories associated with his name have descended to modern times through a number of sources and continue to be reinterpreted in different verbal registers and in popular as well as artistic media. The fables originally belonged to the oral tradition and were not collected for some three centuries after Aesop's death.

Aesop's fables are among the most familiar and best-loved stories in the world. Tales like "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Dog in the Manger," and "Sour Grapes" have captivated us for generations. The fables delight us and teach timeless truths. Aesop's tales offer us a world fundamentally simpler to ours—one with clear good and plain evil—but nonetheless one that is marked by political nuance and literary complexity. Newly translated and annotated by renowned scholar Robin Waterfield, this definitive translation shines a new light on four hundred of Aesop's most enduring fables.

"Aesop's Fables have been cherished for generations, imparting timeless wisdom through delightful animal tales. Let me share a couple of these fables with you: The Tortoise and the Hare: In this classic fable, a speedy hare challenges a slow-moving tortoise to a race. Overconfident, the hare takes a nap during the race, while the persistent tortoise keeps plodding along. To everyone's surprise, the tortoise wins the race, teaching us that steady effort often triumphs over reckless speed. The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A young shepherd boy amuses himself by falsely shouting, "Wolf!

A collection of magical short stories to entertain children and to allow you to create lasting memories whilst you and your little one settle down for quiet time.

Welcome to a world where magic dances with reality and where folktales whisper the wisdom of ages past. In this enchanting collection of short stories for kids, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, laughter, and timeless lessons.