02138cam a22003013u 4500 4324 UtSlPG 20260610133124.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN PZ McMurry, Lida B. (Lida Brown), 1853-1942 Fifty Famous Fables Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-08-01 Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "Fifty Famous Fables" by Lida B. McMurry is a children's collection of fables written in the early 20th century. The book is designed for young readers, likely aimed at primary school students, and presents a series of moral stories that impart valuable life lessons through simple narratives involving animals. Each fable carries a moral lesson that encourages children to reflect on ethical behavior and the consequences of their actions. The book features a wide variety of tales, such as "The Tortoise and the Ducks," where the tortoise's desire to join the ducks leads to his downfall when he cannot resist speaking while in flight. Other stories like "The Lion and the Mouse" highlight the importance of kindness and reciprocity; the small mouse helps the mighty lion in his time of need, proving that size does not determine one's ability to make a difference. Throughout the fables, characters like the fox, crow, and donkey reappear in various scenarios that illustrate themes of pride, greed, and cooperation. Overall, McMurry's collection not only entertains but educates, making it a delightful read for children learning moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fables https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4324 46370 46370