The Hare and the Tortoise: For a story that I know so well, this story was surprisingly refreshing and I really loved it! There were some funny quips throughout that added to the rhythm of the rhyme for an extremely pleasant read of a classic tale.
The Monkey and the Cat: This story caught my attention because I do not believe I have heard it before but it was a good one. I like the play between the two creatures and how the monkey strokes the cat's pride to get his way.
The Fox and the Stork: The trickery in this story amuses me greatly. I loved this story when I first read the Aesop version early in the semester and I love it even more now in verse. Such a funny story and fitting for a rhyme.
The Heron who was Hard to Please: This story reminded me of trying new foods growing up. My mom would always say "either eat what I made or don't eat at all," and I thank her for that because my palate became much more accepting and adventurous than the average child's. It seems like the Heron is learning this the hard way.
The Dove and the Ant: I just really love all of the good deeds in this story. That an ant and dove should both save the life of the other is a sweet concept and one that is made sweeter through rhyme.
The Acorn and the Pumpkin: This story spread a smile across my face. I love the innocence of the bumpkin and his realization that maybe things are the way they are for a reason. Very lovable character and story.
The Wolf and the Fox: I love that the beginning of this rhyme notes on a trend in Aesop's tales. It is a fun nod to where the stories came from. I also just really loved the flow of this story.
The Horse Wishing to be Revenged on the Stag: What I enjoyed about this story was the moral behind it. The rhyme itself was a little hard to understand at first, but once it became clear it was like I was the horse coming to realize what had taken place.
The Ass and the Dog: I do not really know what drew me to this story. I did not particularly enjoy or despise it. It simply drew me in.
The Cat Metamorphosed Into a Woman: The absurdness of this story amuses me greatly.
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