Forty Fun Fables: Tales that Trick, Tickle and Teach by Martha Hamilton

Forty Fun Fables: Tales that Trick, Tickle and Teach Reviews

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  Elaine - Splashes Into Books

  This is a collection of forty fables that have been retold and, in some instances, illustrated. They are mainly based on those of Aesop but there are other examples from around the world. The morals associated with the fables are cited at the end of each fable. They are grouped into four sections according to their readability, making it easier for parents and teachers to choose appropriate ones for either their child or themselves to read. There is an additional section giving guidance to teachers and parents on the contents of the book and promoting encouraging children retelling fables they have read or heard. The authors also provide examples of how the fables can be used to “address specific Common Core Standards” and whilst these standards are not applicable in every country, the suggested activities are still highly relevant and very useful for teachers whichever country they are in.
  
  This is a very useful, interesting and enjoyable collection which children will enjoy reading. The additional guidance is well thought out and presented, making this even more useful to teachers who intend sharing and working on fables with their pupils.
  
  Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley too, for letting me read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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  Autumn

  
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  We received this book to give an honest review.
  
  K and I both really enjoyed this book. I have never read any fables to him so I wasn't sure what he would think about this kind of book being read to him.
  I have to say he liked it, especially when we discussed the moral of the story after reading each one I think that he was learning a little bit on the lessons that were being told. The fables vary and they are short so you are not reading more than a page for each one so that makes it really easy to enjoy. As far as pictures umm there are few but that was okay with us.
  At the end of the book is something for the teachers and parents to read to help the students or child. I didn't read it so I am not sure if it is helpful or not I was more interested in the fables from Aesop and around the world.
  
  Questions and Answers with K.
  
  1. Did you enjoy the book?
  "Yes I did, I liked how the stories each had animals in them."
  
  2. Did you feel you learned anything?
  "I think I did but I might forget some of them."
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  Carla

  I was looking forward to reading the fables and their lessons, but this book was lacking. There were few if any illustrations. They were black and white drawings that would not interest children which is the target for this book. The fables were simplistic and did not really have a hook to them. The good thing about this book was the resources and suggestions for parents and teachers on using fables to teach lessons as well as writing your own.
  I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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  Elle

  Common Core curriculum references will be useful to parents and teachers. The retellings were good but the illustrations simple and lackluster.