
A whimsical collection of animal fables invites listeners into a lively pasture where sheep, goats, chickens and even a tiny mouse grapple with the absurdities of tradition and expectation. Through witty dialogue and gentle satire, each tale exposes the contradictions of social rules—whether it’s a young lamb daring to speak of marriage, a rooster debating school, or a mouse confronting a mysterious black mark—while keeping the tone light and playful.
The stories are illustrated with charming sketches that echo the humor of the narration, making the world feel both familiar and delightfully off‑beat. Listeners will enjoy the clever moral twists that encourage reflection without preaching, as the characters learn that sometimes silence is wise, sometimes speaking up brings unexpected freedom, and often the simplest creatures hold the sharpest insights. Perfect for a short, thought‑provoking listening session, these fables blend gentle comedy with a subtle critique of conformity.
Language
de
Duration
~2 hours (132K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
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
2021-02-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1941
A Swiss artist and writer, she brought warmth, humor, and a sharp eye for everyday life to children’s books and illustrations. Her best-known work, the picture book Joggeli söll ga Birli schüttle, became a lasting Swiss classic.
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