Aunt Judy's Tales

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Aunt Judy's Tales

by Mrs. Alfred Gatty

EN·~4 hours

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Description

In a cozy Victorian home, the children gather around the glowing fire, impatiently awaiting Aunt Judy’s nightly tale. The bustling household is full of chatter, minor quarrels, and the occasional lesson about proper manners—like the insistence that hands be washed only when truly dirty. Aunt Judy, with her calm authority and gentle humor, corrals the restless youngsters, turning the simple act of cleaning up into a light‑hearted moral moment.

When the circle finally settles, her storytelling begins, weaving together droll observations, charming anecdotes, and subtle guidance about good conduct. The narrative feels like a warm, lived‑in conversation, offering both entertainment and quiet instruction without ever feeling preachy. Listeners are invited to share in the timeless pleasure of a family story‑time, where imagination and everyday wisdom mingle around the crackling hearth.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (251K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Alfred Gatty

Mrs. Alfred Gatty

1809–1873

Best known for the much-loved Parables from Nature, this 19th-century English writer brought together storytelling, faith, and a close eye for the natural world. She also wrote books for children that stayed popular long after her lifetime.

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