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Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks (version 2)

Jean de La Fontaine (1621 - 1695)
Translated by William Trowbridge Larned (c. 1867 - 1928)

This is a short book which collects together 18 charming fables, written in rhyme and intended to be enjoyed by children. Based on stories which were originally written in French by Jean de la Fontaine, these quirky fables are sure to entertain people of all ages. - Summary by Rosslyn Carlyle

Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

Language: English

Section	Chapter	Reader	Time
Play 00	A preface for parents	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:10:33
Play 01	The frog who wished to be as big as the ox. The grasshopper and the ant. The cat and the fox.	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:03:59
Play 02	The hen with the golden eggs. The dog and his image. The acorn and the pumpkin.	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:02:56
Play 03	The raven and the fox. The city mouse and the country mouse. The lion and the gnat.	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:04:34
Play 04	The dove and the ant. The fox and the grapes. The ass in the lion's skin.	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:03:23
Play 05	The fox and the stork. The monkey and the cat. The hare and the tortoise.	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:05:57
Play 06	The heron who was hard to please. The raven who would rival the eagle. The miller, his son and the ass.	Rosslyn Carlyle	00:07:20

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