Once upon a time animal stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Once upon a time animal stories: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Once upon a time animal stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin (1875–1961).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Once Upon a Time Animal Stories" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey is a collection of children's folklore and fables written in the early 20th century. The stories within this volume explore themes of morality and nature through the lives of various animals. The narratives are designed to entertain young readers while imparting lessons about friendship, hard work, and the consequences of pride. The opening portion of the collection introduces several tales, starting with "How the Eagle Went Hungry," where a proud Eagle learns the value of humility when he encounters hardworking Beavers. This is followed by the story of "Little Footsteps Upon the Water," a little Indian boy who gets stuck in a hollow tree and is rescued by Grandmother Porcupine, highlighting themes of community and care. Other stories, including those of clever tricks and daring adventures, build a whimsical narrative that allows children to engage with morals through relatable characters and captivating events. The simple language and rhythmic storytelling create a delightful read for children and an enjoyable experience for those sharing the stories.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Once upon a time animal stories
- Author credits: Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin (1875–1961)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Folklore
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Children's stories
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Folk tales
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
