Rock A Bye Library: A Book of Fables Amusement for Good Little Children

This charming collection of short fables brings together foxes, cocky roosters, loyal dogs, industrious beavers, clever children, and many other memorable creatures. Each tale is brief and easy to follow, with lively conversations and familiar country settings that make the lessons accessible to young listeners.

The stories explore caution, humility, industry, generosity, good judgment, and the importance of treating others kindly. A dog learns the danger of reaching for more than he has, a partridge weighs the seriousness of a farmer’s plans, and several children show different ways of using a simple gift. With its clear storytelling and gentle moral conclusions, this book offers entertaining listening for families and a thoughtful introduction to the traditional world of fables.