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Audiobooks Narrated by Kevin Gallagher
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Enjoy classic tales such as “The Tortoise and the Hare,” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” in this reimagined collection of Aesop’s Fables.
Retold with simple-to-read, lyrical poetry, Aesop's Fables: A Poetic Primer is an excellent introduction to this classic. Parents can now introduce their kids to familiar tales like “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and many more! Together children and parents can read and then discuss the many virtues and vices embodied in the fables by reading through the character development section in the back of the book! Poetic Primers’ character development sections teach children the virtues or vices presented in each story and provide reflection questions to help the reader put these timeless lessons into practice.
Additionally, Aesop's Fables features QR code access to a free animated video version of the book. Watch the beautiful illustrations come to life and excite the child’s imagination. The video book is complemented with a full cast of character voices and sound effects, perfect for younger readers and auditory learners.
Plus, parents can now rest easy knowing that all books in our Poetic Primer series are free of adult content and filtered for an approachable reading level for younger readers. Now children can be introduced to great classics at an earlier age.
Virtue? What’s that? And where can I find it?
On a trip to see his granddad, ten-year-old Jack falls asleep while his dad explains virtue. Suddenly he wakes up on a Circus Train! Led through each fantastical train car by the Ringleader, Reno, Jack comes face to face with a huge lion, flying flame torches, a silly juggler, daring tightrope walker, and other memorable circus performers who have spent years cultivating a particular virtue for their acts! Jack and the Fantastical Circus shows children that virtue is ultimately found inside of each and every one of us, but it takes practice and dedication to grow them for our different walks of life.
Authors Ariel and Michael Tyson explain, 'Virtue is something within you, but it's like a muscle. You have to keep practicing it to help it grow strong. We want to teach kids this by showing them the distinct characters of the book and how they relate to areas where they may need to grow in their own lives.'
Jack and the Fantastical Circus will encourage children to explore their imaginations, learn critical lessons, and strive for virtue in themselves. It should also inspire meaningful conversations between parents and children about the importance of virtue.
'Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy...'
Ever been lost and want to go home? Join Odysseus as he struggles to return to his family in this epic retelling of the adventures of The Odyssey. Retold for a children's audience, Poetic Primer’s The Odyssey, is filled with vibrant illustrations while still maintaining the poetic format of the original work.
Together you and your reader can enter the world of Ancient Greece and see how our hero, Odysseus, exemplifies multiple classical virtues as he courageously slays monsters, patiently travels to magical lands, and prudently takes back his home and family. Filled with educational materials and discussion questions, The Odyssey is bound to be you and your child’s next favorite epic.
ABOUT POETIC PRIMERS
Wanted to share the classics with your kids but thought they are a little too much for their innocent minds?
Poetic Primers are the perfect fit for any parents that want to read the classics to either kids. Such classics like ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Aesop’s Fables,’ and ‘King Arthur’ have been reimagined to be more kid friendly. While still keeping the stories in their poetic forms, Poetic Primers focus on the virtues and vice the various heroes embody and face throughout their adventures. Along with stunning and vibrant illustrations, your child (and you!) are sure to treasure these books for years to come.
Children shouldn't just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, author Phillip Campbell's expert storytelling brings history to life like never before.
The Story of Civilization presents history as a thrilling and compelling narrative. In each chapter, children encounter short stories placing them directly in the shoes of historical figures, both famous and ordinary, as they live through legendary battles, philosophical debates, amazing discoveries and inventions, and the exploration of the world.
Have you always wanted your children to learn history from a Catholic perspective? Now you have the trusted resource you've always wanted.
Volume IV: The History of the United States brings the journey to the New World, telling our nation's thrilling tale. From Columbus' voyage to the present day, children will meet saints like Juan Diego, Isaac Jogues and Elizabeth Ann Seton, explorers like Lewis & Clark and Neil Armstrong, and a host of US presidents. They'll relive our nation's most historic events: the Declaration of Independence, President Lincoln's assassination, the Civil Rights Movement, Pearl Harbor and more.
Did you know...
Hernando Cortez conquered the vast Aztec Empire with only a few hundred soldiers?North America gave rise to many heroic saints and martyrs?The teddy bear was named for President Teddy Roosevelt?Germany tried to get Mexico to invade the US during World War I?A group of airline passengers heroically saved lives during the September 11th attacks?Embark on the journey now to learn all this and more!
Talented voice actor Kevin Gallagher returns following his immensely popular readings of The Story of Civilization's first three volumes, and both volumes of TAN Books' The Story of the Bible.
