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Tales of Mother Goose

Tales of Mother Goose

By: Charles Perrault
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 Dive into the enchanting world of Tales of Mother Goose, where youll discover the original tales collected by Charles Perrault and published in French in 1696. These timeless stories may surprise you, as they often differ from the sanitized versions we know today—reflecting a time when childrens ears were not so delicately shielded. For instance, in the tale of Little Red Riding-hood, you might recall the line, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have got! to which the wicked Wolf ominously replies, That is to eat thee up. Join narrator Phil Chenevert as he brings these captivating narratives back to life.Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Literature & Fiction
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  • 008 - Little Red Riding-hood

    008 - Little Red Riding-hood
    Dec 4 2025
    Dive into the enchanting world of Tales of Mother Goose, where youll discover the original tales collected by Charles Perrault and published in French in 1696. These timeless stories may surprise you, as they often differ from the sanitized versions we know today—reflecting a time when childrens ears were not so delicately shielded. For instance, in the tale of Little Red Riding-hood, you might recall the line, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have got! to which the wicked Wolf ominously replies, That is to eat thee up. Join narrator Phil Chenevert as he brings these captivating narratives back to life.
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    5 mins
  • 007 - The Fairy

    007 - The Fairy
    Dec 4 2025
    Dive into the enchanting world of Tales of Mother Goose, where youll discover the original tales collected by Charles Perrault and published in French in 1696. These timeless stories may surprise you, as they often differ from the sanitized versions we know today—reflecting a time when childrens ears were not so delicately shielded. For instance, in the tale of Little Red Riding-hood, you might recall the line, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have got! to which the wicked Wolf ominously replies, That is to eat thee up. Join narrator Phil Chenevert as he brings these captivating narratives back to life.
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    6 mins
  • 006 - Blue Beard

    006 - Blue Beard
    Dec 4 2025
    Dive into the enchanting world of Tales of Mother Goose, where youll discover the original tales collected by Charles Perrault and published in French in 1696. These timeless stories may surprise you, as they often differ from the sanitized versions we know today—reflecting a time when childrens ears were not so delicately shielded. For instance, in the tale of Little Red Riding-hood, you might recall the line, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have got! to which the wicked Wolf ominously replies, That is to eat thee up. Join narrator Phil Chenevert as he brings these captivating narratives back to life.
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    13 mins
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