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fables

Books about fables for readers of all ages.

Cover of The two-hearted numbat

The two-hearted numbat

Ambelin Kwaymullina

Ages 4–8individualityacceptance

Cover of The wolf who cried boy

The wolf who cried boy

Hartman, Bob

Ages 4–8honestyconsequences

Cover of Lousy rotten stinkin' grapes

Lousy rotten stinkin' grapes

Margie Palatini

Ages 4–8fablesperspective

Cover of Chanticleer and the fox

Chanticleer and the fox

Barbara Cooney

Ages 4–9pridecleverness

Cover of Hoots & toots & hairy brutes

Hoots & toots & hairy brutes

Larry Shles

Ages 5–10self-acceptanceindividuality

Cover of The hare and the tortoise, based on the fable by La Fontaine

The hare and the tortoise, based on the fable by La Fontaine

Brian Wildsmith

Ages 4–8perseverancehumility

Cover of The kitten who cried dog

The kitten who cried dog

Charlotte Guillain, Dawn Beacon

Ages 4–8honestyconsequences

Cover of The Sabbath-school century...

The Sabbath-school century...

Walt Disney Productions

Ages 4–8fablesanimals