Fifty Famous Fables

audiobook

Fifty Famous Fables

by Lida B. (Lida Brown) McMurry

EN·~1 hours·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total
1

PRIMARY CRITIC TEACHER STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, DE KALB, ILLINOIS

0:06
2

BY LIDA BROWN McMURRY

0:01
3

PREFACE

0:44
4

FIFTY FAMOUS FABLES

0:01
5

THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS

2:04
6

THE MOUSE AND THE FROG

2:03
7

THE BOYS AND THE FROGS

1:33
8

THE SHEPHERD BOY AND THE WOLF

1:59
9

THE TWO GOATS

1:13
10

THE STRIKE OF THE MILL FEEDERS

1:48

Description

This collection gathers fifty timeless fables, carefully selected for young listeners who are just mastering reading. The stories are told in a lively, conversational tone that makes them fun to hear aloud and helps children develop clear speech. Each tale offers a gentle moral, inviting listeners to discover its meaning on their own.

Among the adventures, a determined tortoise begs a pair of ducks for a sky‑high ride, while a curious mouse joins a playful frog on a wandering trek, and a group of boys explores a humble pond that holds unexpected surprises. The narratives spark imagination and encourage reflection on choices, friendship, and respect for others. Listeners will enjoy the rhythmic storytelling and find lasting lessons tucked within each charming episode.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (87K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2003-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Lida B. (Lida Brown) McMurry

Lida B. (Lida Brown) McMurry

1853–1942

Best known for shaping early reading books for children, this American educator wrote with a teacher’s eye for clear language, memorable stories, and practical classroom use. Her work grew out of years in education and helped bring classic tales and language lessons to young readers.

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