
audiobook
FAIRY TALES
Every Child Should Know - EDITED BY - Hamilton Wright Mabie - THE WHAT-EVERY-CHILD-SHOULD-KNOW-LIBRARY - Published by - DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & CO., INC., for THE PARENTS' INSTITUTE, INC. Publishers of "The Parents' Magazine" - 1905
INTRODUCTION
TO - "FAIRIES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW"
FAIRY TALES
FAIRY TALES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW
CHAPTER I - ONE EYE, TWO EYES, THREE EYES
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
Step into a timeless garden of stories where brave children, clever animals, and magical beings navigate the ordinary and the extraordinary. This collection gathers the classic tales that have shaped imaginations for generations, each offering a gentle lesson about kindness, courage, and the wonder of discovery. The narratives unfold with simple language that still sings, inviting listeners of all ages to picture enchanted forests, talking frogs, and hidden treasures.
Before the stories begin, an insightful introduction reflects on why fairy tales matter, describing them as poetic mirrors of life's challenges and as early explorations of the forces that later become science. The essay reminds us that these tales are more than entertainment—they nurture the imagination that fuels curiosity and the drive to understand the world. Listening to these cherished narratives can spark the same sense of awe that once inspired inventors and explorers.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (565K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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