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AroundTheBookWorld
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Most of Aesop's fables feature personified animals, which generally have a one-to-one symbolic relationship with a vice or virtue. For example, the fox frequently symbolizes cleverness; the hare, agility; the bull, recklessness; the donkey, fatuousness; and the ant, industriousness.
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Robotswithpersonality
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Pickpick

Honestly considering the tone these tales usually take, the appearance of a happily ever after was a big plot twist! Refreshed my interest in the series, glad to continue.
⚠️ This probably isn't going to be an effective or accurate warning because I don't understand the subject well myself, but there's an Israel analogy used that might be upsetting to people at this time. Read with care.

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Robotswithpersonality
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Okay, I know it's part of a pack that was comfortable with idea of killing Mowgli, but, puppy eyes! 🥺

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Robotswithpersonality
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Pickpick

A bit more classic fantasy epic than detective noir this volume, but still chock full of interpersonal drama, machinations and incredible art.

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bkloppman

“A cup of tea?” Asked Queen Ant.
“How kind of you,” said Grasshopper

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bkloppman

This book is a good morning meeting book for pre-K through 2nd grade students. There is a valuable moral that can be discussed after the book is done. After the emphasis on play in Pre-K, this book would be good for early year kindergartners to learn the value of balancing work and play.

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bkloppman
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Originally one of Aesop‘s Fables, this retelling by Jerry Pinkney tells the story of a grasshopper who‘s all play, and the ants who are all work. Although he tries, the grasshopper has a hard time convincing the ants to take a break. When winter rolls around the grasshopper is alone in the cold, he is invited inside by the ants. Each learn the value of a work and play balance.

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bkloppman

“Slow and steady wins the race!”

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noradickens
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