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The History of Simple Simon

Duration
2min
Language
English
Format
Category

Children

"The History of Simple Simon" is a classic English nursery rhyme narrative that follows the whimsical misadventures of a simple-minded boy named Simon. With rhyming verses and comical episodes, the story portrays Simon attempting various everyday tasks, such as attempting to purchase a pie without a penny, fishing for a whale in his mother's pale, and so on, only to fail in humorous and absurd ways due to a lacking in common sense. To this day, this nursery rhyme remains as a playful and memorable piece of traditional folklore.

© 2025 Nathan Cole Bradford (Audiobook): 9798318283260

Release date

Audiobook: July 16, 2025

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