The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories

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The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Full title

The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories 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.

About the author

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

1850–1943

Best known for the delightfully silly poem "Eletelephony," this prolific American writer published more than 90 books, ranging from children’s stories and poems to biographies. She also shared in a Pulitzer Prize for the biography of her mother, Julia Ward Howe.

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