Books by Beverley Naidoo
Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Eight of Aesop's entertaining fables are retold here with a difference. Clever, imaginative reworkings of these timeless tales bring ancient Greece and the character of Aesop, the freed slave turned master storyteller, vividly to life. Aesop himself introduces each story with the real-life events that inspired his tale. Ideal for young readers who are beginning to enjoy reading alone, the stories are also perfect for sharing with younger children. Glowingly illustrated in warm, rich tones, these moral lessons remain as relevant to today's children as they were to the ancient Greeks.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Now available in a sleek paperback format, this acclaimed collection of gloriously illustrated retellings of Aesop's Fables brings ancient Greece back to life. Saviour Pirotta lends his warm and lively style to a mixture of familiar and lesser-known fables that are perfect for reading aloud to young children. Aesop himself narrates, providing context for the eight selected tales. Full of engaging text, lively artwork, and reliable morals, this collection of timeless stories will remain relevant for a new generation of readers.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Lisbeth Zwerger's gorgeously illustrated edition features 12 Aesop favorites.
Featuring twelve beloved stories, including:
TOWN MOUSE AND COUNTRY MOUSE, THE MAN AND THE SATYR, THE SHEPHERD'S BOY AND THE WOLF, THE FOX AND THE GRAPES, THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE, THE FOX AND THE CROW and more!
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
This collection of eight fables brings Ancient Greece to life. The stories are retold with introductions that tell the reader all about Aesop's life as a slave and a storyteller, and explain the inspiration that lies behind his best-loved tales. Glorious illustrations by Richard Johnson complement Saviour Pirotta's warm and lively style, making this a collection to treasure. It includes stories such as: "The Cat's Bell"; "The Dog and the Wolf"; "The Lion and the Mouse"; "The Goose who Laid the Golden Egg"; "The Fox and the Crane"; "The Tortoise and the Hare"; "The Frogs who Asked for a King"; and "The Jay and the Peacocks".
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Brad Sneed brings his zany and creative talents to the world of Aesop. In his signature style of tricky perspectives, amusing exaggerations, and rich, delicate watercolors, his animal characters are beautifully realistic and yet humorously human, as they mimic a wide range of human feelings . . . and foibles.
The stories of Aesop have been told and retold over the centuries; in his lively adaptation Brad Sneed updates the language and infuses these fifteen stories with a sense of humor that children will enthusiastically enjoy. And once again, as in his popular alphabet book Picture a Letter, Brad has included a wordless bonus for sharp-eyed readers of all ages-a sixteenth tale told only in pictures is hidden somewhere between the covers.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
"Please, O King," cried the Mouse, "spare me this time and I shall never forget your kindness. Someday I may be able to repay you." The Lion was so amused by this idea that he let the poor creature go.
In sixth-century Greece, it is said, there lived a slave named Aesop who was renowned for his brilliant storytelling. The collection of sly, witty fables that bears his name continues to delight readers of all ages. Michael Hague has selected his favorite fables and illustrated them with beautiful paintings in the style that has made his work so popular.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
For centuries, Aesop's beloved fables have taught children important lessons in the most charming and entertaining way. With enchanting illustrations by Milo Winter, this treasury contains the most popular of Aesop's moral stories: “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,” and many more!
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Aesop's wise and witty fables are among the most popular stories ever written—and Charles Santore's richly illustrated version is one of the most gorgeous editions ever published. Unavailable for a number of years, this dazzling interpretation features lavish art that provides a fresh perspective on Aesop's beloved characters. Santore has arranged these timeless tales by animal, making it easy to follow each creature from one situation to the next and gain a better understanding of how its actions parody human behavior.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
One of the earliest volumes ever printed in English was Aesops Fables, and these delightful, instructive little parables have never gone out of style. Though originally meant for all ages, it is generally considered the first real book to have an audience of children. Noted author John Cech?whose Classic Fairy Tale Collection has received wide critical acclaim?retells some of these best-loved stories in his own inimitable way. Martin Jarrie (illustrator of the bestselling ABC USA) enhances the tales as never before with his unique folk-style art, making this anthology one of the most beautiful and necessary volumes for any childs bookshelf.
The beloved fables here include:
- The Fox and the Grapes- The Ant and the Grasshopper
- The Vain Crow
- The Rooster and the Pearl
- The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
- The Tortoise and the Hare
- The Lion and the Mouse
- The Boy Who Went Swimming
- The Sun and the Wind
- The Monkey and the Camel
Plus: a note on Aesop
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
A striking new look at Aesop's classic animal tales Well-loved fables such as "The Hare and the Tortoise" and "The Fox and the Sour Grapes" are presented with stunning Indian ink illustrations, creating a sumptuous book for both children and adults to treasure. This lavish collection contains more than 100 of the most imaginative stories ever told—some well-known and others that should be.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
A little mouse saves the life of a great lion; hungry Grasshopper, too lazy to store food, gets no mercy from the industrious ants; crafty Jackal tricks Klipspringer to escape death - but is himself tricked by the cock and the dog
. Here are 16 of Aesop's wise, witty and timeless fables, portrayed for the first time in an African setting. This is an exciting new interpretation of one of the world's great classics.
This unique story collection is vividly illustrated by Beverley Naidoo's fellow South African Piet Grobler, an internationally acclaimed illustrator. The two have previously collaborated on The Great Tug of War for Frances Lincoln
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Sixty of the most famous of Aesop's fables have been updated and rewritten by the talented anthologist Fiona Waters, and brought to life by Fulvio Testa's detailed illustrations A stunning gift edition of the classic collection of fables, this is an important addition to every child's library, and will be treasured by readers of all ages. The collection includes such classics as "The Ant and the Cicada," "The Fox and the Crow," "The Fox and the Stork," "The Hare and the Tortoise," and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse."
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
Now in paperback, 60 of Aesop's most famous fables are updated and rewritten by the talented anthologist Fiona Waters, and brought to life by Fulvio Testa's detailed illustrations A stunning gift edition of the classic collection of fables, this is an important addition to every child's library, and will be treasured by readers of all ages. The collection includes such classics as "The Ant and the Cicada," "The Fox and the Crow," "The Fox and the Stork," "The Hare and the Tortoise," and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse."
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
The original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Over two hundred familiar tales from 'Look Before You Leap' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral. Puffin Classics come with additional end material including author profile, things to think about and do, a guide to who's who, a glossary, and more.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
The legendary storytelling and common-sense lessons of Aesop, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line.
The calamities that befall the hapless creatures of Aesop's Fables! The fox can't reach his grapes, then gets attacked by biting flies, and loses his tail in a trap. And things don't go much better for the hare, who is chased relentlessly by a hound, barely escaping with his life--only to be beaten in a race by a lowly tortoise. Misfortune turns to mayhem when a wolf is killed by his sweetheart's father, a sheepdog preys on his own flock, and the mouse and his friend the frog are eaten by a hawk. On the brighter side, a tiny ant saves her new friend the dove from a hunter's arrow, a bat persuades two different weasels not to eat her, and a kid goat uses his wits to escape from the jaws of a hungry wolf...
For nearly three thousand years, the fables of Aesop have amused people of all ages as they provide common-sense lessons in the conduct of everyday life. The colorful characters and brief tales, by turns amusing and frightening, deliver a how-to course in applied moral philosophy. This edition features more than forty illustrations by the celebrated artist Ernest Griset.
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Aesop's Fables
by Charles Santore, unknown author, Aesop, Saviour Pirotta, Milo Winter, Brad Sneed, Aesop Aesop, Alice Shirley, Beverley Naidoo
The calamities that befall the hapless creatures of Aesop's Fables! The fox can't reach his grapes, then gets attacked by biting flies and loses his tail in a trap. And things don't go much better for the hare, who is chased relentlessly by a hound, barely escaping with his life--only to be beaten in a race by a lowly tortoise. Misfortune turns to mayhem when a wolf is killed by his sweetheart's father, a sheepdog preys on his own flock, and the mouse and his friend the frog are eaten by a hawk. On the brighter side, a tiny ant saves her new friend the dove from a hunter's arrow, a bat persuades two different weasels not to eat her, and a kid goat uses his wits to escape from the jaws of a hungry wolf...
For nearly three thousand years, the fables of Aesop have amused people of all ages as they provide commonsense lessons in the conduct of everyday life. The colorful characters and brief tales, by turns amusing and frightening, deliver a how-to course in applied moral philosophy. This edition features more than forty illustrations by the celebrated artist Ernest Griset.
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Cinderella of the Nile (One Story, Many Voices)
Beautifully retold by the award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, this earliest-known version of Cinderella is brought to life for the modern day reader. Rhodopis is a Greek girl who is sold into slavery by bandits and taken to Egypt. Along the way she becomes friends with the storyteller Aesop and a host of playful animals. Her master gives her a pair of beautiful rose-red slippers, making three other servants jealous. But when Horus, the falcon, sweeps in to steal her slipper, Rhodopis has little idea that this act will lead her to the King of Egypt.
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Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story
“Has no equal. Evocative and haunting.” (School Library Journal starred review)
The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country.
Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, call home. When their baby sister suddenly becomes very sick, Naledi and Tiro know that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister’s life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma.
It isn’t until they finally reach Jo’burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa—and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.
A classic look at prejudice and racism in apartheid South Africa, this short and compelling novel is perfect for independent reading projects and classroom sharing.
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Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope
We are the young people, We will not be broken!
For almost fifty years, apartheid forced the young people of South Africa to live apart as Blacks, Whites, Indians, and "Coloreds." This unique and dramatic collection of stories—by native South African and Carnegie Medalist Beverley Naidoo—is about young people's choices in a beautiful country made ugly by injustice. Each story is set in a different decade during the turbulent years from 1948 to 2000, and portrays powerful fictional characters who are caught up in very real and often disturbing events.
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Who is King?: And other tales from Africa
A Children's Africana Book Awards Best Book 2016
All kinds of animals are featured in these ten sparkling stories from all over Africa, by an award-winning author and illustrator. Find out what happens to Lion when he challenges Elephant and discovers who is the real king of the savannah; laugh along with Tortoise as he bewitches the animals in Tiger's work-party with his irresistible music; find out why Hippo has no hair, how Elephant got his trunk, and why Cockerel crows. Then read about the woman who had a mouse-child! The stories are drawn from the rich folklore of Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and are perfectly matched by Piet Grobler's wonderful illustrations.
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The Other Side of Truth
Smuggled out of Nigeria after their mother's murder, Sade and her younger brother are abandoned in London when their uncle fails to meet them at the airport and they are fearful of their new surroundings and of what may have happened to their journalist father back in Nigeria. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.
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