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Fables you shouldn't pay any attention to

Name: Fables you shouldn't pay any attention to
ISBN: 9781481463836

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1978112 pagesAtheneum Books for Young Readers

This collection of brief fables playfully explores the 'virtues' of less-than-admirable qualities like carelessness, greed, and selfishness. Through humorous tales, readers are invited to consider these traits from an unconventional perspective. It's a clever and witty look at human nature, designed to entertain and subtly provoke thought.

Avg. reading time: 2h 7m
Prose complexity: 2/10

Whimsical Funny Lighthearted Thought-Provoking

Florence Parry Heide

Florence Parry Heide was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. She began her undergraduate studies at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, then transferred to the University of California at Los Angeles, from which she received her degree in 1939. She moved to New York City and began working in advertising and public relations. When World War II began, she returned to Pittsburgh and became publicity director of The Pittsburgh Playhouse. She met her future husband...

Sylvia Worth Van Clief

Sylvia Worth Van Clief is known for her distinctive voice in works such as "That's what friends are for," which looks at human connections. She also authored "Fables you shouldn't pay any attention to," a collection that puts a unique spin on traditional fables.

Sergio Ruzzier

Sergio Ruzzier creates charming children's books, often featuring animal characters and a touch of humor. His notable works include Fables you shouldn't pay any attention to, Dos Ratones, and the One Mean Ant series.