The Baby's Own Aesop

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The Baby's Own Aesop

by Walter Crane, Aesop

EN·~20 minutes·70 chapters

Chapters

70 total

E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Linda Cantoni,

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THE BABY’S OWN ÆSOP - BEING THE FABLES CONDENSED IN RHYME WITH PORTABLE MORALS PICTORIALLY POINTED BY - WALTER CRANE - ENGRAVED & PRINTED IN COLOURS BY EDMUND EVANS

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PREFACE

4:17

ÆSOP’S FABLES

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THE FOX & THE GRAPES

0:15

THE COCK & THE PEARL

0:14

THE WOLF AND THE LAMB

0:16

THE WIND & THE SUN

0:14

KING LOG & KING STORK

0:12

THE FRIGHTENED LION

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Description

A charming anthology gathers dozens of classic fables, each carefully reshaped into short, sing‑song verses. The rhythmic language makes every story feel like a lullaby, while the gentle rhymes keep young ears attentive. Hand‑drawn illustrations by a renowned artist add a splash of colour that brings the animal characters to life.

From a prideful fox lamenting unattainable grapes to a clever crow discovering the value of honesty, each tale offers a tidy, portable moral. The collection balances humor with wisdom, presenting timeless lessons about pride, generosity, and prudence in a way that feels both familiar and fresh. Listeners will enjoy the vivid scenes and the subtle encouragement to think about right and wrong long after the rhyme ends.

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Language

en

Duration

~20 minutes (19K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 11, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Walter Crane

Walter Crane

1845–1915

A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this English artist helped shape the look of classic children’s books with bright, elegant illustrations and a strong sense of design. His work brought together storytelling, decoration, and social ideals in a way that still feels fresh.

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Aesop

Aesop

Best known as the storyteller behind a world-famous collection of fables, this figure sits in the hazy borderland between history and legend. The tales linked to him have traveled for centuries, carrying sharp morals in simple, memorable scenes.

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