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
1

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

0:09
2

CARELESS JANE and other Tales - By KATHARINE PYLE

2:32
3

BOISTEROUS ANN

1:34
4

THE BROTHER AND SISTER

0:51
5

GEORGIE LIE-A-BED

2:35
6

THE CHILD WHO WOULD NOT GO TO BED

1:36
7

THE BEET

1:23
8

THE ROBBER RAT

1:24
9

GRANDFATHER STORK

1:33
10

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

2008-01-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Katharine Pyle

Katharine Pyle

1863–1938

A gifted storyteller and illustrator from Delaware, this early 20th-century writer filled her books with fairy tales, folklore, and a strong sense of wonder. She also stood out as part of the Pyle family of artists while building a creative career very much her own.

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