Nation Studies: Greece

Written and illustrated by Walter Crane. A collection of fables written in the late 19th century, adapted by Walter Crane and based on the original stories attributed to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BCE. This book offers a delightful adaptation of Aesop's timeless fables, expressed in rhymed verse suitable for young readers. It features a variety of animal characters and moral lessons that are accessible and engaging for children, making it an introductory text to moral education through storytelling.

The story retells the mythical story of Atlantis. It describes how Poseidon created the island for his bride Cleito and transformed it into a paradise, but due to the corruption of his descendants, Poseidon cursed the island, causing it to sink beneath the waves. Written and illustrated by Christina Balit.