02738cam a22003613u 4500 56153 UtSlPG 20260610134308.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ortoli, Jean-Baptiste Frédéric, 1861- Contes de la veillée. English Evening Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-10 A French tar-baby -- Teenchy Duck -- Mr. Snail and Brother Wolf -- The Lion's secret -- The King and the Lapwings -- The rooster, the cat, and the reap-hook -- The mysterious island -- Brother Tiger and Daddy Sheep -- "Jump in my sack!" -- A search for a friend -- A child of the roses -- The King of the Lions -- The Vizier, the Monkey, the Lion, and the Serpent -- The enchanted Princess -- Loony John. E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Evening Tales" by Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Ortoli is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. This enchanting compilation features various whimsical tales, often featuring anthropomorphized animals like Brother Rabbit and Daddy Sheep, designed to entertain while imparting moral lessons. The stories draw from folklore and fables, weaving together themes of cleverness, bravery, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening of this work introduces readers to the story "A French Tar-Baby," where the clever Brother Rabbit seeks to outwit the boastful Brother Goat, who delights in scaring him with tales of predators. After a series of humorous exchanges and clever strategizing, Brother Rabbit sets a trap for Brother Goat, leading to a comical confrontation. The narrative captures a playful spirit while hinting at deeper lessons about friendship and cunning. As the collection unfolds, it promises delightful adventures filled with memorable characters and moral undertones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56153 96984 96984