
PRIMARY CRITIC TEACHER STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, DE KALB, ILLINOIS
BY LIDA BROWN McMURRY
PREFACE
FIFTY FAMOUS FABLES
THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS
THE MOUSE AND THE FROG
THE BOYS AND THE FROGS
THE SHEPHERD BOY AND THE WOLF
THE TWO GOATS
THE STRIKE OF THE MILL FEEDERS
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.
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.

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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