
Do You
THE LITTLE GIRL
THE MUSIC CHARM (A Tiny Tot Rhyme)
THE TALE OF THE FRETFUL CHILD
BALLADE FOR BELIEVERS IN FAIRIES
THE JUSTIFICATION AND REVENGE OF GOBBLE-ME-UP (A Story for Children with Appetites, and for Children Who Do Not Eat.)
THE PIPER
AN INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD THE LION-HEARTED
DAUGHTER-GOOSE RHYMES
BEAUTY AND THE BEACH
In a sun‑splashed meadow a relentless little girl dashes past singing clouds and spiteful stones, chasing the impossible feeling of a fleecy cloud she might wrap around herself. The prose rolls like wind through high grass, mixing vivid description with a sly humor that makes ordinary vegetables behave like solemn clergymen. As she leaps over rolling granite that mutters moral judgments, the narrative flirts with the absurd, inviting listeners to wonder where the line between play and philosophy lies. Yet every burst of laughter is underscored by a gentle inquiry: do we still believe in the magic that once tugged at our sleeves?
The collection continues in the same bright, imaginative vein, presenting a parade of short fantasies—goblin tales, musical charms, and whimsical sermons on onions and asparagus—that feel like bedtime stories. Listeners are drawn into a world where the ordinary is enchanted and the mundane becomes a stage for moral mischief. Ideal for anyone who wants to recapture the thrill of a childhood sprint across a boundless sky while hearing the subtle, adult reflections that linger in the wind.
Language
en
Duration
~56 minutes (54K characters)
Release date
2025-02-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1900–1985

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