THe Classical

Period
(500 bc-400ad)

Oral Literature
Was the principal entertainment for most people
during this period. All literature began with the
ancient art of storytelling.

The earliest books for children were designed to

inform, instruct, and improve rather than to
awaken, enlighten, and enlarge the heart
and mind.

Famous greek stories

(500 Bce.)
Homer's Odyssey: Travels of Odysseus
From Homer's Iliad: Trojan War and The
Adventures of Hercules

Aesop's fables
(in the late to mid-6th century BCE)
Aesop's most known fable is the
"The Tortoise and the Hare"

The Aesopica, animal tales with pointed morals

to instruct childrens in cultural and personal
values.

Using biodegradable
cleaners
Biodegradable materials break
down into nontoxic elements
quickly. It is safe to compost in
environments

Buy second hand or

slow-fashion cloth
The fashion industry is accused of
being one of the world’s largest waste
contributors. Using slow-fashions
cloth means reducing waste and
saving the earth.