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LIST OF COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS
THE PRINCESS AND THE APPLE-TREE
SPARROW TREE SQUARE
THE TWINS
MISS WATERLOW IN BED
SAND BABIES
POOR ANNE
A VOYAGE TO INDIA
BARBARA’S BIRTHDAY
An enchanting anthology of short tales, each crafted with the wonder and simplicity that makes a story linger in a child’s heart. Soft, lyrical language pairs with delicate watercolor illustrations, inviting listeners to wander through gardens, rooftops and far‑off seas without ever leaving the comfort of their own room.
One of the featured fables follows a princess whose love for a humble gardener is turned into a living apple‑tree by a capricious king‑magician. As blossoms fall and secret letters appear among the leaves, the princess discovers that true affection can bend even the strongest spells. Alongside this are breezy sketches of twin mischief, a birthday celebration by the sea, and a magical hill that seems to answer whispered wishes, each story humming with gentle humor and quiet moral warmth.
Listening to these stories feels like sitting beneath an umbrella tree, hearing one voice breathe life into a mosaic of childhood visions—perfect for bedtime, classroom circles, or any moment when imagination needs a little lift.
Language
en
Duration
~54 minutes (52K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2021-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1956
Best known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh, he was a versatile English writer whose warm, playful stories have charmed generations of children and adults. Before Pooh made him famous, he had already built a successful career writing humor, plays, poetry, and fiction.
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