The Fox and the Rooster: The Classic Edition (Fairy Tales, Classic Children Books, Animal Stories, Books for Young Children, Books Teaching Family Values, New York Times Best-selling Illustrator)

The Fox and the Rooster: The Classic Edition (Fairy Tales, Classic Children Books, Animal Stories, Books for Young Children, Books Teaching Family Values, New York Times Best-selling Illustrator)

Charles Santore (Illustrator)
$19.95
Publication Date: January 2nd, 2024
Publisher:
Applesauce Press
ISBN:
9781646432639
Pages:
32

Description

When a hungry fox spots a rooster up in a tree, he attempts to outsmart it. Can the clever rooster beat the fox at his own game?

Aesop’s tales are known for their charm and simplicity with important life lessons hidden in each narrative, and his tales have been teaching readers about integrity, virtue, and kindness for thousands of years. Children and parents alike will enjoy reading this clever tale as the crafty fox and shrewd rooster each try to outwit the other. The Fox and the Rooster shows the value of not falling for false flattery, trusting your instincts, and being weary of liars. This classic and captivating tale helps demonstrate basic moral issues for kids through amazing artwork and a simple but valuable story, beautifully illustrated by #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator Charles Santore.

About the Author

Charles Santore renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride, which was named 2004 Children’s Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children’s Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.

Other Books in Series