Lazy Matilda, and Other Tales

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Lazy Matilda, and Other Tales

by Katharine Pyle

EN·~33 minutes·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

LAZY MATILDA and OTHER TALES

0:11

LAZY MATILDA

3:05

THE WITCH AND THE TRUANT BOYS

2:12

THE VISITOR

2:12

DADDY CRANE

3:02

ENVIOUS ELIZA

2:26

THE NIXIE

2:43

STEPHEN’S LESSON

1:49

THE CATERPILLAR

2:56

MISCHIEVOUS JANE

2:20

Description

A playful collection of rhymed tales invites listeners into a world where mischief meets kindness. In the first story a reluctant girl named Matilda wanders from home, only to encounter a grumpy dwarf and a hungry cat who dare her to trade idle chatter for clever work. With the feline’s quick thinking, Matilda learns that a little effort can turn even the gloomiest chores into a source of pride, and the tale finishes on a warm note of newfound diligence.

The second narrative follows two daring boys who skip school and stumble into a witch’s clutches, only to outwit her with quick wits and makeshift tools. Their daring escape hinges on teamwork, as one hides in a trough while the other seals the witch’s own window, turning her own magic against her. Both verses blend humor and moral insight, making the collection a charming listen for anyone who enjoys light‑hearted stories with a touch of folk‑tale mischief.

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Language

en

Duration

~33 minutes (31K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-11-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Katharine Pyle

Katharine Pyle

1863–1938

A gifted storyteller and illustrator, she brought fairy tales, folklore, and children's adventures to life with warmth and imagination. Her books carry the charm of the Golden Age of Illustration while still feeling lively and inviting today.

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