Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. The most well-known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included here:
- The Hare and the Tortoise
- The Lion and the Mouse
- The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
- The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
This Classic Edition:
- Is great for children ages 4 - 8
- Perfect for family read-alouds or story at bedtime
- Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Night Before Christmas
- Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift
Charles Santore’s work has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The fables include themes of animal violence, such as in 'The Goose and the Golden Egg' and references to harsh realities in stories. Some fables depict predatory behavior among animals, which may be considered violent. No scary content detected in the search results. The fables are presented as moral stories suitable for children, without elements intended to frighten.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have violence?
The fables include themes of animal violence, such as in 'The Goose and the Golden Egg' and references to harsh realities in stories. Some fables depict predatory behavior among animals, which may be considered violent.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results. The fables are presented as moral stories suitable for children, without elements intended to frighten.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results. The fables are presented as classical wisdom without any specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have racial/cultural content?
No explicit race or racism themes detected in the search results. The fables are presented as universal tales without specific racial or ethnic considerations.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results. The content focuses on the storytelling aspect of Aesop's fables without any mention of inappropriate language.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results. The content does not address environmental issues or climate change.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have sexual identity?
Some fables include references to carnal romance, such as in 'The Rose and the Butterfly'. This suggests a mild inclusion of sexual themes, though they are framed within the context of moral lessons.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have gender roles?
No gender roles detected in the search results. The fables do not promote or critique specific gender roles but rather focus on moral lessons conveyed through animal characters.
Does Aesop's Fables Hardcover The Classic Edition by The New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, Charles Santore have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for Aesop's Fables. The content primarily focuses on the classic fables and their morals without any mention of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
