This ideology, which urges pragmatic self-interest in a dog-eat-dog world, has made the fables an odd fit as canonical children’s reading. In fact, Thomas Paine, in “The Age of Reason ...

Aesop's fable "The Frogs Who Asked for a King" is about human folly and the dangers of discontent. This version comes from the beautifully illustrated 1915 edition Aesop's Fables for Children, ...

Children age 5 to 11 can get involved in the Second City Northwest`s production of ”Aesop`s production of ”Aesop`s Fables.” Created by Lisa Marie Bany, founder of Emanon Theatre Co., this ...

Aesop's Fables Puppet show. 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $6. Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-2259. Breakfast With Enzo A concert for ...

The Brown Bag Players entertained families with their production of “Aesop’s Fables” on Jan. 10 at City Hall. The free production was hosted by Children’s Theatre Workshop, … ...

Courtesy of the Library of Congress, this collection features more than 140 tales suitable for all ages.

Kylie Walsh (the hare) does not see that happening since she is much faster. Of course, as with all of Aesop’s fables, there is a moral to the story. In this case, slow and steady will win the race.

Children's LiteratureA Reader's History From Aesop to Harry PotterBy Seth LererUniversity... Navigating 2,600 years of children's literature SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...