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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Crow and the Pitcher" by Aesop

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
This story is part of his collection of tales known as "Aesop's Fables," which were passed down by people retelling them. They have deeply influenced children's literature and modern storytelling culture. As you read, take notes on the...
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Aesop's Fables

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Aesop's Fables, a book of fables for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Aesop's Fables

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Aesop's Fables, a book of fables for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Aesop's Fables

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Aesop's Fables, a book of fables for children.
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Primary
Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: Aesop's Fables: "Hercules and the Wagoner"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text and audio for this translation of the Aesop fable "Hercules And The Wagoner." Available online, print, and download.
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Other

Aesop's Fables: Online Collection

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In addition to providing full texts of over 600 fables by various authors, this website is a complete source for biographical, historical, and critical information. Many fables include Real Audio narrations so you can listen while you...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Discussion Guide: The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Candace Fleming writes contemporary stories built around Aesop's fables in The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School. No one wants to teach the fourth graders until the amazing Mr. Jupiter comes along. He undertakes the task...
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

Aesop's Fables: The Bundle of Sticks

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Read this beautifully illustrated fable of Aesop, "The Bundle of Sticks." Illustrated by college student, Michael Chan, the story progresses to its moral and meaning, "union gives strength". Also find the history of Aesop and his fables,...
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

Aesop's Fables: "The Donkey and the Lap Dog"

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learn that sometimes not all jokes are funny in Aesop's tale "The Donkey and the Lap Dog." The story is offered in its traditional version as well as a more modernized rendition. Slideshow pacing encourages independent reading.
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Aesop's Fables: "Belling the Cat"

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Sometimes having great ideas is easier than putting them into practice. Read a traditional telling of Aesop's fable, "Belling the Cat," and a more modernized rendition.
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Aesop's Fables: "The Dog in the Manger"

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Feeling envious? Read Aesop's tale "The Dog in the Manger" in its traditional format and in a modern version to better understand this powerful feeling.
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Fox and the Grapes"

For Students 1st - 8th Standards
Two traditional retellings of Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes." The first has literal illustrations of the original fable. The second tells the same story, but has illustrations that give the story a modern setting and characters...
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Fox and the Stork"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read two versions of Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Story." Both versions have the same text, but one has traditional illustrations while the other provides a modern interpretation through the illustrations.
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Frog and the Ox"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Students can learn a lesson about how being overly concerned with yourself can lead to negative consequences by reading Aesop's fable "The Frog and the Ox." The first version provides literal illustrations for the fable, while the second...
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Frogs Desiring a King"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Two versions of Aesop's Fable with the same story, but different illustrations. The first provides literal illustrations of the story, while the second provides a more modern interpretation.
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Activity
Other

Aesop's Fables

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
You can read illustrated versions of five of Aesop's famous fables here.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Baby's Own Aesop by Aesop

For Students 1st - 3rd
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Baby's Own Aesop by Aesop (1887), features fables condensed in rhyme and moral from the originals.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Hundred Fables of Aesop

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of Aesop's Fables, a book of fables for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Select Fables From Aesop, and Others

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Select Fables from Aesop, and Others, a book of fables for children.
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Activity
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Lion and the Mouse"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read this traditional fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" to learn that even little friends can do great things. Two illustrated versions are provided. Both include the same text, but one has traditional illustrations while the other has...
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Milkmaid and Her Pail"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read a traditional retelling of the fable "The Milkmaid and Her Pail" to see how the milkmaid learned not to count her chickens before they hatch. Then, read the same tale in a modern-day setting for a different perspective.
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Miser and His Gold"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Read this illustrated fable "The Miser and His Gold" to learn about a man who valued his money for the wrong reasons. Then read the same tale with different illustrations for a new perspective.
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eBook
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Wind and the Sun"

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Learn about the power of kindness while reading this illustrated fable "The Wind and the Sun." Then read the same story with different illustrations to provide a new point of view.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Fables of Aesop

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A scanned copy of the 1875 publication of The Fables of Aesop, a book of stories for children.

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