Fables Grades 1-5

The collection includes the most famous works of great fable writers of the past. Instructional and mocking stories, based on folk narratives and infused with life wisdom and morality, are understandable and interesting to readers of all ages. The language... of the fables is poetic and vivid; many expressions from them have become proverbial, and the names of the characters have become common nouns. The fables of I. Krylov, Aesop, and La Fontaine are included in the school curriculum for literary reading and are addressed to elementary school children. The texts of the works are presented unabridged, printed on good paper in large font, and contain colorful illustrations by V. Polukhin. Such a book is the best gift for a schoolboy.