Merry Tales

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Merry Tales

by Eleanor L. (Eleanor Louise) Skinner, Ada M. (Ada Maria) Skinner

EN·~3 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total

Transcriber's Note:

0:24

FOREWORD

1:08

PREFACE

0:41

CONTENTS

1:34

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

1:05

THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE

2:59

THE HILLMAN AND THE HOUSEWIFE

2:24

THE FISHING PARTY

6:26

THE FOREST BAILIFF

7:25

BRUIN AND REYNARD PARTNERS

1:17

Description

A lively anthology of timeless folk and fairy tales, this collection offers young readers a gateway to the world’s most beloved legends. Each story has been carefully chosen for its bright spirit and gentle humor, presenting classic adventures—from clever animals and daring heroes to magical wishes—without the darker edges that often accompany traditional folklore. The language is thoughtfully graded, making the narratives both accessible and enjoyable for children in the early elementary years.

Beyond simple reading, the tales invite imagination and even a touch of dramatization, encouraging kids to act out the antics of mischievous monkeys, brave hunters, and enchanted creatures. With a mix of stories from many cultures—Indian, Scandinavian, Russian, and more—the book celebrates the universal love of storytelling while nurturing a love of books that can last a lifetime.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (174K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2016-12-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

EL

Eleanor L. (Eleanor Louise) Skinner

b. 1872

Known for helping shape early 20th-century story collections for children, this American writer and editor worked on books filled with folktales, seasonal legends, and simple plays for young readers. Her best-known work was often created with her sister, Ada M. Skinner.

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AM

Ada M. (Ada Maria) Skinner

b. 1878

A writer, teacher, and magazine editor, she helped shape a lively shelf of early 20th-century books for children. Her best-known work gathered stories, poems, and holiday pieces meant to make reading feel warm, playful, and inviting.

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