A blueprint for rebuilding: Local author hopes to restore the glory of Aug 26, 2007
The next book, which may be based on Aesop's Fables, will focus on the city's young, Romain said. "The students can turn it around," she said. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
• Predators Vs. Pets Aug 7, 2007
"Red foxes have always done well around people - that goes all the way back to Aesop's Fables," Rego says. "Red foxes have never liked deep woods, and prefer open, cut meadows. That means man-made environments and residential areas, and this species is habituated very well to humans.". (FOX61, CT)
Dominy library has new director Aug 3, 2007
Titles are available for young readers as well as their parents and grandparents and include classics such as "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle, "Aesop's Fables," "Common Sense and Other Writings" by Thomas Paine, and "These Happy Golden Years" by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Comments. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
3-year-old too young to witness nature's cruelty Jul 26, 2007
Then, perhaps, replace some of the real-life animal adventures with more age-appropriate fare, such as "Charlotte's Web" or "Aesop's Fables" and "Finding Nemo.". The best parental rule of thumb regarding sensitive topics is: Expose kids when it's right for them --- not when it's right for us. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
King Center offers something for everyone Jul 18, 2007
30-day news archives. " and ends with the blow-out "Movin' Out," which sets the amazing choreography of Twyla Tharp to music by Billy Joel. Award-winning actor Lou Diamond Phillips will be in town to star in the Broadway tour of "Camelot. (Florida Today)
Miners remain upbeat following first defeat of 2007 season Jun 23, 2007
don't think I want to spend the whole season reciting Aesop's Fables, he said. The Fire took an early lead Wednesday against Miners starter Bryce Morrow, picking up two runs in both the first and third innings to go up 4-0. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
EIU Theatre to present 'Aesop's Fables' Jun 15, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007 1:09 AM CDT EIU Theatre to present 'Aesop's Fables. By the JG/T-C. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Literary fun abounds at Gunn Jun 13, 2007
Now in its fifth season, Bright Star Children's Theater, based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, will present "Aesop's Fables" on June 14. The Grey Seal Puppets from Charlotte, who've performed since 1976, will perform "Salsa Cinderella," described as a spicy twist on a classic love tale, on June 21. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
SPL Enjoys the "Pursuit of Happiness" May 26, 2007
Aesop's Fables; Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Latham; Common Sense by Thomas Paine; Esperanza Renance (Spanish) by Pam Munoz Ryan. Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; The Great Migration: an American Story by Jacob Lawrence; Happy Land CD: Musical Tributes to Laura Ingalls Wilder; Journal of Wong Ming-Chung by Laurence Yep; Kindred by Octavia Butler; Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton; Mike Mulligan Y Su Maquina Marvillosa... (Sigourney News Review, IA)
Puppeteer helps Troy create its own story May 24, 2007
She shared Aesop's Fables and Kipling's Just So stories, and the students made up their own Just So stories about how Troy came to be. The primary question, according to principal Pearson: hy would you want to come to Troy. (Missoulian, MT)
Obituary: Margaret Clark May 18, 2007
Even after her retirement, she kept editing while also continuing to contribute to the ongoing debate about the future of children's books and anthologising some collections of stories, including The Very Best of Aesop's Fables, 1996 and The Classic Treasure of Princess Fairy Tales, 2005. On a smaller scale, she was endlessly kind to younger colleagues as well as to librarians, critics and any others who wanted to learn more about the field. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
An intimate reminder May 3, 2007
"But there's also the simplicity that you find in something like Aesop's Fables, which has become this running theme for me, carrying around a copy of it in my pocket. There's no individual detail. There are all these archetypical characters, and even forces of nature are personified, but in a really universal way. In some ways that opens up things: You can put any face on something if it doesn't have one particular face.". On the album, Feist gleans inspiration from both writing styles,... (National Post)
Once Upon a Time Walt Disney Apr 24, 2007
Those books included collections of children's stories such as Aesop's Fables, Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio and cautionary tales by Charles Perrault (Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood). This art and literature library would fuel Disney Studio's collective inspiration up until the present day. (Suite101.com)
Young People's Concert Apr 22, 2007
This program, designed especially for young listeners, includes music from Aesop's Fables, and Disney Magic. For information call 904-256-7371. (Florida Times-Union)
'The art of the people' Apr 21, 2007
John Vernon Lord's studio, full of books and CDs, is surrounded by the Sussex countryside that he so memorably used as a setting for his award-winning illustrations for Aesop's Fables ... In his characteristically idiosyncratic manner, he meticulously records the time each illustration takes: in Aesop's Fables, for instance, "The Bat, the Bramble and the Cormorant" took 16 hours, 32 minutes, while "The Crow and the Sheep" took 11 hours, 11 minutes. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Kalona library gets NEH book grant Apr 12, 2007
They include: Aesop's Fables, Tuck Everlasting, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Kindred, O Pioneers. The Great Gatsby, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, A Wrinkle in Time, Carry On Mr. Bowditch, The Great Migration, Esperanza Rising, Common Sense, Leaves of Grass, These Happy Golden Years, Journal of Wong Ming-Chung and a musical CD called Happy Land. (Kalona News, IA)
Aesop's fables Apr 3, 2007
A few examples of these brilliant tales. Some simple yet brilliant fables told by Aesop to illustrate his point regarding morals. (Suite101.com)
Teaching Aesops Fables Apr 1, 2007
Free online lesson plans for Aesop's Fables. For over two thousand years, children and adults have learned and shared Aesop s fables in the hopes of teaching basic morals and creating a better society. (Suite101.com)
A ‘Habitat’ to call home Mar 26, 2007
The brothers Grimm, Aesop's Fables, the Arabian Nights and, in today's world, Disney we grow up with stories of the fantastic, with fairy tales, epics, folk tales and legends. Boys imagine vanquishing dragons as a noble knight and little girls dream of being princesses. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
S-O wins 23 top ratings at state speech contest Mar 23, 2007
storytelling, "Momotaro, the Peach Boy" and expository address about snare drums; Cortney Schmidt, original oratory, "Ethanol"; August Wiese, interpretation of prose, "Prinderella"; and Rachel Zylstra, interpretation of prose, "Oh, Mom!" and literary program dealing with Aesop's Fables. Students receiving two I ratings and a II included: Brittany Hunt, original oratory, "Our Civic Duty"; Ethan Kleinwolterink, reviewing of "Charlie And the Chocolate Factory"; Kelsey Kleinwolterink, interpretation... (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Memory: some truth, all hope Mar 16, 2007
Certainly, it is selective on some principle or other; typically these snippets are like Aesop's fables or Christ's parables, instructive little vignettes that carry a message of one kind or another. They are an important part of our inheritance and intended to motivate us in their own idiosyncratic way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The wonderful world of Disney's dark inspirations Mar 11, 2007
We see Ernest Griset's illustrations for a 1901 edition of Aesop's Fables, underscoring the ancient propensity of man to anthropomorphize, as well as a drawing from 1920 by the German artist Heinrich Kley (one of Disney's favourites) depicting a sprightly mouse playing the violin for an assembly of long-horned snails. Disney allegedly settled on a mouse for his first creation due to the relative paucity of precedents, but, even here, you can see the context was thick. (Globe and Mail)
Teaching the Bible to Kids Mar 4, 2007
This is God's Word, not Aesop's fables. The Bible is the blueprint of how God wants us to live our lives daily, and just because it was written so long ago, nothing has changed. (Suite101.com)
A decade for 'Dr. Dino' Jan 20, 2007
Before his sentencing, a tearful Kent Hovind compared his situation to that of the lion and the mouse in Aesop's Fables. "I feel like the mouse," Hovind told U.S. District Judge Casey Rodgers. (Pensacola News Journal)
Buyers of rare books rare in this area Jan 15, 2007
She recently sold a 1700s "Aesop's Fables" and a copy of "Pride and Prejudice," both for about $1,000. Bollum's best customer has spent more than $20,000 over the years, she said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Travels with Hian: City Mouse-Country Mouse - More back yard travels in scenic San Diego Jan 1, 2007
Aesop's fables were first written in the mid-sixth century BCE. Not much is known about the author, but historians believe that he was a freed slave. His stories have served as moral lessons, delighting parents and children for over 2,500 years. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
More of this story Dec 29, 2006
Designed by Theodore H. Cohen, the exhibition will show how allegorical animals are used in tales such as "Aesop's Fables" to convey criticism on behalf of man and in children's classics such as "Alice in Wonderland," "The Wind in the Willows," and "Winnie-the-Pooh" as food for thought on the human condition. It also will explore how animals have come to symbolize specific attributes: the tiger for power, used by everyone from African chiefs to Tibetan priests; the cow or water buffalo for... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Cunning creatures Dec 28, 2006
Tales of animal deception reach back at least as far as Aesop's Fables. In the late 19th century, the naturalist George Romanes made a semi-scientific study of deceptive animals. (International Herald Tribune)
Professor brings music of 'Little House' series to life Dec 26, 2006
"Happy Land" will be featured alongside well-known selections such as "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "Aesop's Fables" and Wilder's "These Happy Golden Years.". "I was convinced that this was a wonderful thing to be able to hear these songs," said Elizabeth Arndt, an NEH senior program officer who suggested the album for We the People. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Read and share stories that inspire and enrich Dec 2, 2006
Secular stories also inspired me or stimulated my imagination: "The Black Stallion" by Walter Farley, "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis, "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, "Aesop's Fables," to name a few. As a teenager and young adult, I read more challenging stories that dealt with fear and dread, despair and loss: "The Red Badge of Courage" by Steven Crane, "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, "The Plague" by Albert Camus. (Kansas.com, KS -- Living)
Free Will Astrology Nov 29, 2006
22): In one of Aesop's fables, a donkey becomes enamored of the crickets' serenades. Longing to produce the same sound himself, he goes to a cricket for advice. (City Pages)
Herd mentality Nov 17, 2006
"I can't think of any culture that doesn't have stories or legends told through animals. You think Aesop's fables, of course, but you see it again and again in other cultures. I think it's a way to look at ourselves through another angle.". At the same time, human characters in animated films are more likely to put off viewers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Laughter and lessons are offered in Canton play Nov 10, 2006
There's something about Aesop's Fables that strikes a chord with everyone. They are funny, delightful stories which appeal to children and adults alike. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Coastal Prep Arts Briefs Nov 6, 2006
VISTA ---- The Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will present "Don't Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf," a musical comedy version of Aesop's Fables at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10:15 a.m. Nov. 9 at the school, 600 N. Santa Fe Ave.. The public is invited to both shows. (North County Times)
50 years of Oz-fest Nov 2, 2006
"The other fairy tales were Grimm's, Aesop's fables, things like that. This story was the first that was truly American.". Fricke thinks the 1939 movie is especially enthralling because children are immediately drawn into the drama. (FOX59, IN)
Have a hoot at a Hootenanny Sep 28, 2006
It's all part of Theatricum's Hootenanny, an all-day, old-fashioned family fair that includes Topanga arts and crafts vendors; a family performance, Aesop's Fables, from Creative PlayGround; Family Improv; folk music with The Fellow Travelers; Americana Stories and, of course, The Woody Show ... Hootenannytakes place on Sunday; one performance only of The Woody Showbegins at 3 p.m. Other activities include "Aesop's Fables," presented by Creative PlayGround, at noon; Family Improv at 1 p.m.; folk... (Los Angeles Daily News)
Jackson pops back into music scene Sep 27, 2006
The video, a tribute to "Aesop's Fables," is colorful to say the least. And without any airplay on MTV, who ironically was the sponsor of the aforementioned "Nipplegate" incident, the single was quickly forgotten. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Ballet coping with tough budget Sep 25, 2006
The ballet will present "Aesop's Fables" this year, but because of the funding loss, it won't produce a children's ballet next year. "It's the heart of our outreach program," says Paul Vasterling, the Nashville Ballet's artistic director. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
'Lincoln' answers wide range of questions Sep 21, 2006
He said they need to read as much as possible, especially Aesop's fables because they have morals. Lincoln, while acknowledging his many enemies and the risk to his personal safety, said it was time to get on with the business of running the country. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lendman: Imperialism pt. 1 Sep 17, 2006
Aesop's fables always had a moral so we'd learn from them. His was that even when liars tell the truth, they're never believed. (Zmag.org)
[Junior Herald]Google to offer books free online Sep 14, 2006
The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper. Junior Herald]Google to offer books free online. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Anchoring curriculum on character (Kate Tsubata) Sep 11, 2006
The elementary-age workbooks use stories, such as Aesop's fables, classic fairy tales or other literature. Each one illustrates a certain desirable character trait, such as hard work, loyalty or honesty. (Washington Times, DC)
* Google gives access to books Google\~| Sep 6, 2006
Using Google's Book Search service, Web surfers hunting titles like Dante's Inferno and Aesop's Fables will be able to download PDF files of the books for later reading, to run keyword searches or to print the books out on paper. Up to now, the service only allowed people to read the out-of-copyright books online. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Google offers free book download service Sep 1, 2006
Titles including Aesop's Fables, Shakespeare's Hamlet and Dante's Inferno are available for free. The books can be accessed at Google Book Search by selecting "Full view" when performing a search. (Xinhuanet, China)
Google Now Offering Book Downloads Aug 31, 2006
August 30, 2006, 2:01 PM. Google on Wednesday began offering full downloads of out-of-copyright books in PDF format, enabling users to read at their own pace or use an ebook device. (BetaNews)
Free downloads planned for public domain books Aug 31, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006. NEW YORK (Dow Jones/AP) - Google Inc. today plans to begin letting consumers download and print free of charge classic novels and many other, more obscure books that are in the public domain. (Buffalo News)
Classic books downloadable through Google Aug 31, 2006
The Mountain view-based company (NASDAQ:GOOG) will provide access through its Book Search service to books that are in the public domain and classics such as Dante's Inferno and Aesop's Fables. Keyword-generated text ads will appear on pages of search results. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Google to Allow Free Downloads of Books Aug 30, 2006
Google to Allow Free Downloads of Public Domain Books. NEW YORK Aug 29, 2006 (AP) Google Inc. on Wednesday plans to begin letting consumers download and print free of charge classic novels and many other, more obscure books that are in the public domain. (ABC News -- Wire)
Google to allow free downloads of ... Aug 30, 2006
Google to allow free downloads of public domain books - Breaking - Technology - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Google makes novels free to print Aug 30, 2006
The firm's book search tool will let people print classics such as Dante's Inferno or Aesop's Fables, as well as other books no longer under copyright. Until now, the service has only let people read such books on-screen. (BBC News -- Business)
Google's Book Search service to make debut Aug 30, 2006
Download initative does not include copyrighted works. Updated: 9:57 p.m. ET Aug. 29, 2006. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Carved in Clay Aug 25, 2006
In a New York City bathroom, Ms. Hackl retold Aesop's Fables with tile depictions: we see three mice watching as the giant-sized face of a cat peers through the mouse hole for "Who's Going to Bell the Cat." She starts by rolling out tan clay that dries as a light-colored stoneware, dips it into a bucket of black slip (liquefied clay with colorant), then sketches in the design. She sculpts away the outlines and carves away the background space to give it a carved woodcut appearance. (Allentown Messenger Press, NJ)
Venezuela drives a hard bargain on oil Aug 3, 2006
But in the downtown business district, over and over again you hear allusions to one of Aesop's fables. "You don't want to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs," said Elio Ohep, editor of Petroleumworld. (FOX 11, AZ)
READ MORE > Jul 14, 2006
Aesop's fables are a collection of short stories attributed to a Greek slave who lived about 600 B.C. Each, such as "The Tortoise and The Hare" (last year's Hot Dog Theatre) and "Jack eanstalk" teaches a moral and offers useful advice. Many of the tales include animal characters that talk and act like people to illustrate the failings of human nature. (Sioux City Journal)
Nature can bring both happy and sad observations May 5, 2006
This mockingbird acted like the "dog in the manger" of Aesop's Fables. In spring, I noticed two mockingbirds hanging around the pyracantha bush, and now at least one was eating the berries. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Art projects provide outlet for area homeless Apr 25, 2006
Chelly wrote on April 25, 2006 8:30 AM:" Ok is it a slow news day?? I saw this article a few days ago in the online Pantagraph. BTW Mom I think the fox and grapes was from Aesop's fables. ". Mom wrote on April 25, 2006 7:34 AM:"Fantastic, more jesus stories. Maybe next week, they will run a story on my favorite bible story - "the fox and the grapes". It's from the lost texts, but just as truthful and full of faith. Just use your faith, and you can see where this came from. No faith equals no... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Archibald awarded Mar 26, 2006
The work, titled The Paul Juraszek monolith (after 00004000 Marcus Gheeraerts), was inspired by an etching contained in the 1567 edition of the children's classic Aesop's fables. Artist Paul Juraszek is the subject of the work. (NEWS.com.au)
Archibald rookie wins prize with 'different' entry Mar 24, 2006
Wills, who lives in Melbourne, says he was inspired by a 16th century Flemish etching by Marcus Gheeraerts the elder, an engraver, illustrator and painter best remembered as the illustrator of the 1567 edition of Aesop's fables, and chose Melbourne-based sculptor Paul Juraszek as his subject. Juraszek makes mostly animals from myths and legends. (ABC Online)
Surreal portrait wins Archibald Mar 24, 2006
The work was inspired by an etching contained in the 1567 edition of the children's classic Aesop's fables. Wills beat favourites including Jun Chen's portrait of the artist Joe Furlonger and Geoffrey Dyer's painting of the artist Graham Fransella. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Wills' Surrealistic `Juraszek Monolith' Wins Australia's Archibald Prize Mar 24, 2006
The 34-year-old first- time entrant said he was inspired by an etching by Marcus Gheeraerts, illustrator of the 1567 edition of Aesop's Fables. The winning choice may add another chapter of controversy to the Archibald, which stretches back to 1943 when William Dobell's winning portrait of artist Joshua Smith was labeled ``a distorted'' caricature by two members of the Royal Art Society who took legal action to have the prize revoked. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
