Thursday, May 6, 2010

The Rabbit and the Turtle

The Rabbit and the Turtle
Aesop's fables retold and illustrated by Eric Carle

Carle's illustrations shine throughout the pages of this book.  They are quite unique (take a look at the picture on the left <--) and really help set up a fun and light atmosphere.  This book is filled with fables that students may or may not heard before.  Some of the fables included in this book are: The Cat and the Mouse, The Rabbit and the Turtle, and The Wolf and the Dog.  The visuals do a nice job of aiding the written text.

I would recommend this book to individuals of all ages: children and adults alike.  Carle's retelling of these fables help put a modern day twist on Aesop's version.  I could definitely see myself using this book in a classroom as a read aloud.

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