Help pupils grasp the concept of inference, and what a moral is, using a collection of beautiful recreations of Aesop’s fables.
Aesop’s fables are classics – and deservedly so. They’ve been a staple of English teaching in primary schools for many a year now and they’re set to stick around for a while longer.
And what better than Orchard Aesop’s Fables? This is a collection of the stories retold by renowned children’s author Michael Morpurgo and prolific illustrator Emma Chichester Clark.
This beautiful edition provides thoughtful yet concise versions of fables such as:
- The Hare and the Tortoise
- The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
- The Lion and the Mouse
- Many other lesser-known tales
Over almost 100 pages and 20 stories, the tales are told through a captivating interplay between text and image.
Why teach Aesop’s fables?
Aesop’s fables are a great way to promote discussion about a range of topics but that’s not all that these famous fables have to offer.
Ideal for lower KS2 classes but certainly adaptable for both older and younger children, this book is perfect for your English lessons.
Aidan Severs is a primary deputy head in an all-through school in Bradford. Book him to work with your school and read his blog articles at aidansevers.com. Browse more recommended KS2 books for topics.
