
audiobook
by Eleanor L. (Eleanor Louise) Skinner, Ada M. (Ada Maria) Skinner
Transcriber's Note:
FOREWORD
PREFACE
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE
THE HILLMAN AND THE HOUSEWIFE
THE FISHING PARTY
THE FOREST BAILIFF
BRUIN AND REYNARD PARTNERS
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.
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
Dec 18, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1872
Best known for warm, classic story collections for children, this early 20th-century writer and compiler helped bring folktales, legends, and schoolroom readings to generations of young readers. Much of her work was created with her sister Ada M. Skinner and blends entertainment with a teacher’s sense of what children enjoy.
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Best known for gathering stories, poems, and classroom pieces for young readers, this early 20th-century writer helped shape the kind of books children could read aloud, act out, and enjoy at home or at school. Her work has a warm, practical feel, with a special fondness for seasonal tales and literary collections.
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