A bold bad butterfly : & other fables and verses

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A bold bad butterfly : & other fables and verses

by Oliver Herford

EN·~51 minutes·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total

THE BOLD BAD BUTTERFLY

1:51

CRUMBS

0:37

THE SILVER QUESTION

1:42

HOW THE LION BECAME KING

2:33

THE WAKEFUL PRINCESS

3:32

A CORNER IN CURLS

3:25

TELL-TALE

0:41

GOSSIP

0:28

A HOPELESS CASE

0:49

THE FALL OF THE ROSE

0:31

Description

A lively assortment of whimsical poems and fables opens the collection with the misadventures of a prideful butterfly who, after a teasing comment, tries on a bad-boy persona and finds himself tangled in a scientist’s net. The verses balance gentle satire with bright imagery, letting listeners hear the fluttering doubts of a creature learning that reputation can be as fragile as a wing.

Later pieces turn the same playful tone toward a modest bird sharing crumbs, a curious dialogue between the Sun, the Moon, and the sea, and a lion’s bold claim to the throne of the animal kingdom. Each short, rhymed narrative offers a fresh perspective on ordinary wonders, inviting listeners to reflect on pride, generosity, and the quiet humor hidden in everyday encounters—all delivered in a clear, lyrical voice that feels both timeless and warmly contemporary.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~51 minutes (49K characters)

Release date

Jan 13, 2026

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

1863–1935

Known for witty little poems, sharp one-liners, and charming drawings, this Anglo-American humorist brought a light, playful touch to both children's verse and grown-up satire. His work mixes nonsense, elegance, and a gently mischievous sense of fun.

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