
audiobook
by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
THE PIG BROTHER AND OTHER FABLES AND STORIES A SUPPLEMENTARY READER FOR THE FOURTH SCHOOL YEAR
THE PIG BROTHER
THE GOLDEN WINDOWS
THE COMING OF THE KING
SWING SONG
THE GREAT FEAST
THE OWL AND THE EEL AND THE WARMING-PAN
THE WHEAT-FIELD
ABOUT ANGELS
THE APRON-STRING
A mischievous child whose room looks like a whirlwind of books, jam‑stained pinafores, and muddy shoes is visited by a bright‑winged Tidy Angel. She sends the youngster out into the garden to discover a “brother” among the creatures, leading to a series of charming encounters with a fastidious squirrel, a proud wren, a sleek cat, and finally a good‑natured pig who offers a playful invitation to roll in the barnyard mud. The child’s hesitation and the Angel’s gentle guidance set the stage for a tender lesson about order, responsibility, and the joy of choosing a tidy path.
The collection continues with other whimsical fables, such as a hardworking boy who chases the glow of golden windows on a distant hill, and a host of delightful tales that blend imagination with everyday morals. Ideal for young listeners, each story invites curiosity, encourages good habits, and celebrates the simple magic found in everyday choices.
Full title
The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories A Supplementary Reader for the Fourth School Year A Supplementary Reader for the Fourth School Year
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (115K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by eagkw, 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)
Release date
2013-07-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1943
A prolific American writer with a gift for wit, she published more than 90 books, from playful children's verse to thoughtful biographies. She is especially remembered for her nonsense poems and for the Pulitzer Prize-winning life of her mother, Julia Ward Howe.
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