
audiobook
by L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) Brooke
A curious tailor works beneath an ancient oak, stitching a cloak while a watchful carrion crow perches nearby. The story unfolds in a lively, sing‑song rhyme that mixes nonsense syllables with simple dialogue, inviting listeners to join the chant. Bright, newly commissioned drawings bring each quirky moment to life, making the tale feel both timeless and fresh.
When the tailor decides to rid himself of the noisy bird, he reaches for an old bow, only to miss his target and wound his own sow instead. His wife's frantic call for brandy adds a burst of comic panic, while the crow watches the chaos with indifferent caws. The episode captures the gentle humor of mishaps and the charm of everyday village life, leaving listeners smiling and humming the refrain.
Language
en
Duration
~1 minutes (1K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Rebecca Hoath and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2008-12-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1940
Best known for lively children's books like Johnny Crow's Garden and The Golden Goose Book, this British artist brought classic tales and nursery rhymes to life with warm humor and memorable pictures. His work helped shape the look and feel of early 20th-century picture books.
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