John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Elements of Fables
This ArtsEdge unit on fables shows how to compare and contrast, read and write fables, and discuss the elements they contain. Has great links, definitions, and fable examples.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Aesop's Fables
An extensive collection of fables by Aesop in electronic form. An excellent reference from the University of Virginia.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Aesop's Fables
Transcript of an edition of Aesop's fables published in 1880 for young readers.
Other
China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Fable and Trickster Tales Around the World
The lessons presented in this website "introduce children to folk tales" and how these folktales are changed and affected by generational and cultural values. Includes several links to further related information on folktales, fables,...
University of Massachusetts
Aesop's Fables: The Bundle of Sticks
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,...
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Goose With the Golden Eggs"
Two retellings of Aesop's Fable "The Goose with the Golden Eggs." Both stories illustrate the same moral, "Greed often overreaches itself." The first is a traditional retelling of the original fable. The second is a modern retelling with...
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Lion and the Mouse"
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...
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Man and the Satyr"
Read and view illustrations for a traditional and then a modern-day retelling of Aesop's fable "The Man and the Satyr."
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Milkmaid and Her Pail"
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.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Miser and His Gold"
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.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Wind and the Sun"
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.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Aesop's Fables: "Belling the Cat"
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.
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: Aesop's Fables [Pdf]
The complete text of "Aesop's Fables" by Aesop is available here in PDF format. Aesop's Fables, which was first released in Circa 600 BC, is 89 pages pages long.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Fable
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of fables. Example included.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Fractured Fairy Tales and Fables With Jon Scieszka
In this resource students will have an opportunity to learn about fractured fairy tales and fables with the help of Jon Scieszka. This site also features a writer's workshop where students can write their own fractured tale and publish...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Fables
Students will learn the characteristics of fables by separating them from myths and legends, as well as view and read fables from Aesop within this SMART whiteboard lesson.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Favourite Fables, in Prose and Verse by Harrison Weir
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Favourite Fables, in Prose and Verse by Harrison Weir [1870], a collection of illustrated fables in prose and verse.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aesop's Fables by Aesop
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Aesop's Fables by Aesop (c1884), a collection of fables.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aesops Fables by Aesop
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Aesops Fables by Aesop, (1880?) a collection of fables.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Baby's Book of Fables by Frederick Warne and Co.
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Baby's Book of Fables by Frederick Warne and Co., (1880?) a picture book of fables.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Talking Skull: A Fable From Cameroon" by Donna L. Washington
Donna L. Washington is a professional storyteller, actress, and author. In this fable from Cameroon, a man finds a talking skull and decides to take it to his village. As you read, take notes on what the villagers think about the man in...
Starfall
Starfall: Chinese Fables
This interactive ebook features an introduction and six different Chinese fables.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aesop's Fables
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Aesop's Fables, a book of fables for children.
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