The Aesop for Children


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

(4.4 stars; 14 reviews)

The Aesop for Children presents a delightful collection of timeless fables that have captivated young audiences for generations. Each story features animals with human traits, imparting valuable lessons about morality, kindness, and wisdom.

Illustrated by Milo Winter, this edition brings Aesop's tales to life with vivid imagery that enhances the storytelling experience. From the clever fox to the slow but steady tortoise, these characters engage listeners while teaching important life lessons.

Perfect for children and families, this audiobook invites listeners to explore the rich world of fables, where each tale is a stepping stone to understanding virtues and the consequences of one's actions. Aesop's fables remain a cherished part of literary heritage, making this collection a wonderful addition to any child's library.

Chapters

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Fables 1-4: The Wolf and the Kid; The Tortoise and the Ducks; The Young Crab and His Mother; The Frogs and the Ox 6:16 Read by Bob Neufeld
Fables 5-8: The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox; Belling the Cat; The Eagle and the Jackdaw; The Boy and the Filberts 6:00 Read by Halle Kill
Fables 9-12: Hercules and the Wagoner; The Kid and the Wolf; The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse; The Fox and the Grapes 5:24 Read by Frances Brown
Fables 13-16: The Bundle of Sticks; The Wolf and the Crane; The Ass and His Driver; The Oxen and the Wheels 4:36 Read by Katalina Watt
Fables 17-20: The Lion and the Mouse; The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf; The Gnat and the Bull; The Plane Tree 6:22 Read by Janet
Fables 21-24: The Farmer and the Stork; The Sheep and the Pig; The Travelers and the Purse; The Lion and the Ass 4:00 Read by Jill Engle
Fables 25-28: The Frogs Who Wished for a King; The Owl and the Grasshopper; The Wolf and His Shadow; The Oak and the Reeds 6:11 Read by Claire Schreuder
Fables 29-32: The Rat and the Elephant; The Boys and the Frogs; The Crow and the Pitcher; The Ants and the Grasshopper 4:12 Read by Jill Engle
Fables 33-36: The Ass Carrying the Image; A Raven and a Swan; The Two Goats; The Ass and the Load of Salt 4:35 Read by rookieblue
Fables 37-40: The Lion and the Gnat; The Leap at Rhodes; The Cock and the Jewel; The Monkey and the Camel 3:53 Read by Terry Torres
Fables 41-44: The Wild Boar and the Fox; The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion; The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat; The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox 4:44 Read by Jill Engle
Fables 45-48: The Wolf and the Lamb; The Wolf and the Sheep; The Hares and the Frogs; The Fox and the Stork 5:01 Read by Jill Engle
Fables 49-52: The Travelers and the Sea; The Wolf and the Lion; The Stag and His Reflection; The Peacock 3:38 Read by Lee Smalley
Fables 53-56: The Mice and the Weasels; The Wolf and the Lean Dog; The Fox and the Lion; The Lion and the Ass 4:41 Read by Lee Smalley
Fables 57-60: The Dog and His Master's Dinner; The Vain Jackdaw and his Borrowed Feathers; The Monkey and the Dolphin; The Wolf and the Ass 5:02 Read by Lee Smalley
Fables 61-64: The Monkey and the Cat; The Dogs and the Fox; The Dogs and the Hides; The Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat 3:46 Read by Lee Smalley
Fables 65-68: The Bear and the Bees; The Fox and the Leopard: The Heron; The Cock and the Fox 4:57 Read by Lee Smalley
Fables 69-72: The Dog in the Manger; The Wolf and the Goat; The Ass and the Grasshoppers; The Mule 5:14 Read by missfinn
Fables 73-76: The Fox and the Goat; The Cat the Cock, and the Young Mouse; The Wolf and the Shepherd; The Peacock and the Crane 7:16 Read by Susan Morin
Fables 77-80: The Farmer and the Cranes; The Farmer and His Sons; The Two Pots; The Goose and the Golden Egg 6:58 Read by lewildesen
Fables 81-84: The Fighting Bulls and the Frog; The Mouse and the Weasel; The Farmer and the Snake; The Goatherd and the Wild Goats 4:32 Read by DebraWoods
Fables 85-88: The Spendthrift and the Swallow; The Cat and the Birds; The Dog and the Oyster; The Astrologer 4:30 Read by GenesisMyers
Fables 89-92: Three Bullocks and a Lion; Mercury and the Woodman; The Frog and the Mouse; The Fox and the Crab 7:23 Read by Susan Morin
Fables 93-96: The Serpent and the Eagle; The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing; The Bull and the Goat; The Eagle and the Beetle 6:11 Read by Susan Morin
Fables 97-100: The Old Lion and the Fox; The Man and the Lion; The Ass and the Lap Dog; The Milkmaid and Her Pail 5:20 Read by Jill Engle
Fables 101-104: The Wolf and the Shepherd; The Goatherd and the Goat; The Miser; The Wolf and the House Dog 5:07 Read by Terry Torres
Fables 105-108: The Fox and the Hedgehog; The Bat and the Weasels; The Quack Toad; The Fox Without a Tail 5:26 Read by Niki Kernow
Fables 109-112: The Mischievous Dog; The Rose and the Butterfly; The Cat and the Fox; The Boy and the Nettles 4:29 Read by Niki Kernow
Fables 113-116: The Old Lion; The Fox and the Pheasants; Two Travelers and a Bear; The Porcupine and the Snakes 5:11 Read by maryagneskatherine
Fables 117-120: The Fox and the Monkey; The Mother and the Wolf; The Flies and the Honey; The Eagle and the Kite 4:12 Read by Claire Schreuder
Fables 121-124: The Stag, the Sheep, and the Wolf; The Animals and the Plague; The Shepherd and the Lion; The Dog and His Reflection 5:40 Read by Claire Schreuder
Fables 125-128: The Hare and the Tortoise; The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet; The Lark and Her Young Ones; The Cat and the Old Rat 7:04 Read by A LibriVox Volunteer
Fables 129-132: The Fox and the Crow; The Ass and His Shadow; The Miller, His Son, and the Ass; The Ant and the Dove 6:20 Read by Jill Engle
Fables 133-136: The Man and the Satyr; The Wolf, the Kid, and the Goat; The Swallow and the Crow; Jupiter and the Monkey 3:40 Read by Claire Schreuder
Fables 137-140: The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox; The Lion's Share; The Mole and his Mother; The North Wind and the Sun 4:43 Read by Jacki Horn
Fables 141-144: The Hare and His Ears; The Wolves and the Sheep; The Fox and the Cock; The Ass in the Lion's Skin 7:19 Read by Susan Morin
Fables 145-146: The Fisherman and the Little Fish; The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle 1:58 Read by A LibriVox Volunteer

Reviews


(3 stars)

consistency issue because of multiple readers at different volumes