Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks (version 2)
Jean de La Fontaine
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Length 39 min
Chapters 6
First published 1918
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
Chapters
1
A preface for parents Read by Rosslyn Carlyle 10:33
2
The hen with the golden eggs. The dog and his image. The acorn and the pumpkin. Read by Rosslyn Carlyle 2:56
3
The raven and the fox. The city mouse and the country mouse. The lion and the gnat. Read by Rosslyn Carlyle 4:34
4
The dove and the ant. The fox and the grapes. The ass in the lion's skin. Read by Rosslyn Carlyle 3:23
5
The fox and the stork. The monkey and the cat. The hare and the tortoise. Read by Rosslyn Carlyle 5:57
6
The heron who was hard to please. The raven who would rival the eagle. The miller, his son and the ass. Read by Rosslyn Carlyle 7:20
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