Fables Big Book Set 1 (5 Pack)

This five-book Fables Big Book Set is a captivating and educational collection designed to help young readers explore and understand complex life lessons that are universal across cultures. Each big book in the set features a traditional fable presented with rich narrative language and vibrant illustrations, making it perfect for shared reading, whole-group instruction, and sparking meaningful classroom discussions. The titles included are: The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Dove King, The Fox, the Lion, and the Deer, and The Ungrateful Tiger. These classic tales introduce students to important themes such as honesty, gratitude, perseverance, and empathy. As part of the Fables & the Real World series, these narrative texts also serve as a foundation for exploring related nonfiction topics. This connection allows educators to extend the learning by comparing fictional morals with real-world concepts, deepening comprehension and critical thinking. The large format (16³ wide by 12 7/8³ tall) makes the books highly visible for group reading and ideal for classroom storytelling. These fables not only promote literacy and engagement, but also provide meaningful opportunities for values education through literature.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops moral reasoning and social-emotional understanding through narrative themes.
• Enhances comprehension and discussion skills through storytelling and analysis.
• Strengthens vocabulary and expressive language with rich, descriptive text.
• Supports text-to-world connections by linking fictional themes to real-world contexts.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use for daily read-alouds followed by moral discussions or reflections.
• Pair with informational texts to explore real-life parallels to the fables.
• Encourage students to retell or act out each story to reinforce understanding.
• Create a classroom fable wall where students write their own modern-day fables.

Information:

• Suitable for ages: 5+ years.
• Book dimensions: 40.6cm (W) x 32.7cm (H) each.
• Includes 5 big books with full-page vibrant illustrations.
• Ideal for shared reading and whole-class instruction.