Adaptations of eighty-two of Aesop's best known fables. Includes a brief history of the fables.

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' Andrew ruins a surprise his sisters are making for his mom when he gets bored and cries 'wolf' too many times"--

A modern song retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.

A modern song retells the fable of the ant that works hard all summer long to feed her children and store food for the winter while her neighbor, a cheerful but lazy grasshopper, relaxes in the sun. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.

The mice learn that "some things are easier said than done" when they try to get rid of their great enemy the cat.

"In The Two Goats, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience the value of cooperation. They learn that selfish behavior can lead to trouble"--

"In The Swollen Fox, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience the value of sharing. They learn that it is important to take only what you need"--

A little mouse saves the life of the King of the Beasts.

Four of Aesop's fables are combined in this tale about three animal friends who outsmart a tricky fox.

Retells the fable about a colony of industrious ants which busily prepares for the approaching winter while a grasshopper makes no plans for the cold weather to come.