The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon - An American Folktale
Hey there, and welcome back! Or if this is your first time tuning in, I’m really glad you’re here. You’ve just landed at Tales From the World’s Firesides, and I’m Clive Gilson, your friendly neighbourhood Story Guy, here to spin you something magical.
Today’s story is a little different. A little special, even. We’re heading to America for a beautiful tale called The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon. You’ll find this one in my collection Pot-Likker — Folktales From America. But for this telling, I’ve given it a gentle reimagining, just enough to breathe some fresh air into it, while keeping the heart and soul of the original intact.
This story has been edited and adapted from Abbie Phillips Walker's The Sandman’s Hour, first published in 1917 by Harper & Brothers, London and New York. One of those hidden gems that’s waited patiently through the years to be heard again.
One of the things I love most about these old folktales is how they quietly open doors between cultures. With just a few words, a little rhythm, and a spark of imagination, they help us connect, across time, across places, across traditions. Sharing stories like this might seem simple, but it’s a beautiful way to build understanding, one tale at a time.
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