
Within these pages a listener finds a treasure trove of bite‑size narratives that whisk children away on brief adventures. Each story unfolds in just a few minutes, ranging from mischievous animal escapades to heartfelt moments of friendship, while the accompanying verses sparkle with rhythm and gentle humor. The lively illustrations that accompany the tales add a visual charm, making the listening experience feel like a shared picture book.
The collection is perfect for bedtime, classroom circles, or any quiet moment when a short, engaging story is needed. Its modest length invites repeated listening, encouraging young minds to savor language and picture the scenes in their imagination. With a blend of warmth, wit, and simple moral insight, these stories linger long after the final line, sparking curiosity and delight in listeners of all ages.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (236K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2015-08-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1943
A prolific American writer, she brought warmth, wit, and imagination to children's books, poems, and biographies. Her long career produced dozens of works and helped make her a familiar literary voice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
View all books
by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Maud Howe Elliott, Florence Howe Hall, Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards