Classic Fables
Chapter Book · 2026

Classic Fables

Written by Aesop · Illustrated by Charles Folkard

Clever animals and foolish humans learn timeless lessons in more than 120 short tales.

~640L· AR ~4.1

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Bookroo's summary

More than 120 of Aesop's fables, from favorites like the tortoise and the hare to lesser-known tales such as the viper and the file, each ending with its moral. This gift edition pairs the stories with Charles Folkard's Golden Age watercolors and line drawings, first published in 1912.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~640L
AR book level
~4.1
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
October 8, 2026
Publisher
Bloomsbury Education
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781801998598

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