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Mother's Nursery Tales

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Mother's Nursery Tales is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Katharine Pyle. It deals with fairy tales.

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About Mother's Nursery Tales

"Mother's Nursery Tales" by Katharine Pyle is a collection of classic fairy tales, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology comprises beloved stories that have been cherished over generations, including "The Sleeping Beauty," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Cinderella." Pyle's retellings emphasize traditional themes of good versus evil, magic, and the importance of virtues such as kindness, bravery, and honesty. The opening of the anthology introduces readers to the timeless nature of these tales, presenting them as ancient stories passed down from generations. In the first tale, "The Sleeping Beauty," we learn of a princess who falls into a deep enchanted sleep due to a curse placed upon her by a wicked fairy, only to be awakened by the kiss of a brave prince after many years. This charming premise sets the stage for the other stories, each rich with moral lessons, enchanting characters, and magical adventures that are sure to captivate both young readers and the young at heart.
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Mother's Nursery Tales — LibriVox recording, 6 h 36 min in 35 sections.

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Who wrote Mother's Nursery Tales?

Mother's Nursery Tales was written by Katharine Pyle.

What genre is Mother's Nursery Tales?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Mother's Nursery Tales free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Mother's Nursery Tales?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 36 min.

What books are similar to Mother's Nursery Tales?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows and Five Children and It.

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