Careless Jane and Other Tales

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Careless Jane and Other Tales

by Katharine Pyle

EN·~19 minutes·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

E-text prepared by Colin Bell, Huub Bakker, Joseph Cooper,

0:09

CARELESS JANE and other Tales - By KATHARINE PYLE

2:32

BOISTEROUS ANN

1:34

THE BROTHER AND SISTER

0:51

GEORGIE LIE-A-BED

2:35

THE CHILD WHO WOULD NOT GO TO BED

1:36

THE BEET

1:23

THE ROBBER RAT

1:24

GRANDFATHER STORK

1:33

OLD MOTHER WEBTOES

1:48

Description

A charming bundle of short stories that whisk listeners into the bustling world of turn‑of‑the‑century childhood. Each tale follows a lively youngster—whether a careless girl, a noisy sister, or a sleepy brother—who learns a gentle lesson through small mishaps and imagination. The narrator’s warm, gentle voice makes the moral kernels feel like a friendly whisper rather than a lecture.

From the tear‑streaked dress of a girl who finally discovers the value of a needle and thread, to a boisterous child whose ragged arrival at the kitchen door earns her a second chance, the collection sparkles with humor and heart. A sibling duo outwits a witch, and a reluctant sleeper learns why mornings matter, each story brimming with vivid characters and a touch of folk‑tale magic. Listeners will come away smiling, recalling their own youthful adventures and the simple joys of learning.

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Language

en

Duration

~19 minutes (18K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jan 4, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Katharine Pyle

Katharine Pyle

1863–1938

A gifted storyteller and illustrator, she brought fairy tales, folklore, and children's adventures to life with warmth and imagination. Her books carry the charm of the Golden Age of Illustration while still feeling lively and inviting today.

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