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Unwitting Wisdom: An Anthology of Aesop's FablesUnwitting Wisdom -- For over 2,500 years the simple stories and wry humor of Aesop's fables have entertained children and adults alike. Their lessons have seeped into the very fabric of our language, as evidenced by expressions such as "sour grapes" and "a wolf in sheep's clothing." Through the centuries many artists have risen to the challenge of interpreting their favorite tales. In this magnificent edition, award-winning illustrator Helen Ward has chosen a dozen of her favorite fables, painstakingly creating with words and breathtaking watercolors a dazzling new collection destined to become a classic.Awards and honors for Unwitting Wisdom: 2005 Publishers Weekly's "Off the Cuff" Award, Best Anthology Fall 2004 Children's Book Sense Pick IRA Teachers' Choices 2005-2006 Beehive Award Nominee (Utah), Children's Picture Book category Bank Street College, Best Books of the Year (starred) Helen Ward trained as an illustrator at Brighton School of Art. She has received numerous awards for her work. Ms. Ward lives in England. |
