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The adventures of two little pig boys and their mom and dad. "Once upon a time, not so very many years ago, in the days when there were fairies and giants and all things like that, there lived in a little house, on the edge of a wood, a family of pigs. Now these pigs weren't like the pigs, which perhaps you children have seen on most farms. No, indeed! They were just the nicest cleanest, sweetest pigs you ever dreamed of—not that pigs on a farm can't be clean, if they want to, but, somehow or other, no one seems to have time to see that they are clean." - Summary by Phil chenevert and the ...

The irrepressible Uncle Wiggily falls ill and Dr. Possum prescribes "an automobile drive before every meal". thus Uncle Wiggly buys an automobile and sets out to be heals. His many adventures are filled with ducks, squirrels, crows and other excited animals so if you have always secretly wished to be one of these, this is you chance to do it. - Summary by phil chenevert

The Wibblewobble family of ducks appear in a series of 31 bedtime stories - one for each day of the month - written by Howard R. Garis. Each story is an adventure featuring the ducks and their neighbors, including Uncle Wiggily Longears, the famous old gentleman rabbit with rheumatism. - Summary by Walter Allan

"Uncle Wiggily Longears, the old gentleman rabbit, sat in his burrow-house reading the morning paper. It was after breakfast, on a nice, sunny May day, and outside the flowers were blossoming and making perfume and honey for the bees as they nodded their heads in the air. I mean the flowers nodded their heads—not the bees. The bees were far too busy to do that. “Yes,” said Uncle Wiggily to himself, “I think I must get one." And the lovable old gentleman rabbit obtains one of those new-fangled air ships to float over the countryside. Come with him as he has many funny adventures. - ...

Howard Garis, one of the most prolific children's writers of the 20th century, is credited with writing over 1500 Uncle Wiggily stories. In this collection, the loveable old rabbit stays close to home and visits woodland friends. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

The stories tell of a little boy and girl who go to various places with their dear Daddy. Each book contains something of value regarding nature lore, outdoor sports and animal life. (Summary by Howard R. Garis)

Howard Garis, one of the most prolific children's writers of the 20th century, is credited with writing over 1500 Uncle Wiggily stories, originally appearing in the Saturday Evening Post. In this collection, we have 31 more charming bedtime stories in which the loveable old gentleman rabbit and his woodland friends entertain us. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Once upon a time there lived in a small house built underneath the ground two curious little folk, with their father, their mother, their uncle and Jane Fuzzy-Wuzzy. Jane Fuzzy-Wuzzy was the nurse, hired girl and cook, all in one, and the reason she had such a funny name was because she was a funny cook. She had long hair, a sharp nose, a very long tail and the brightest eyes you ever saw. She could stay under water a long time, and was a fine swimmer. In fact, Jane Fuzzy-Wuzzy was a big muskrat, and the family she worked for was almost as strange as she was. (excerpt from text)

Uncle Wiggily, the irrepressable flop eared rabbit, has more adventures and this time he goes underground through the strange world of Wonderland Alice. You are invited to hop along and see what odd and funny things happen. "Once upon a time, after Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice bunny rabbit gentleman, had some funny adventures with Baby Bunty, and when he found that his rheumatism did not hurt him so much as he hopped on his red, white and blue striped barber pole crutch, the bunny uncle wished he might have some strange and wonderful adventures. "I think I'll just hop along and look for a ...

This collection of ten classic rabbit tales will surely delight any “bunny” big or small. An adventure awaits you in every story written by some of the best-known children’s authors. Come along for the journey; it’s just a hop, skip and jump away!

The stories of the Three Little Trippertrots, though never before published, have been told to thousands of children, in a way, probably, that no tales have ever been related. They were read over the telephone, nightly, to thousands of little folks, by means of the system operated by the N.J. Telephone Herald Co. The stories so delighted the children that the author has yielded to the request to issue them in book form. - Summary by Publisher's Note

Due to Uncle Wiggily's rheumatism being so very bad, Dr. Possum prescribes a journey to help him move around, have a change of air, and a good long bout of traveling to get more exercise. So Uncle Wiggily packs his valise and sets forth! (Summary by Daryl Wor)

Join us for thrilling escapades in Adventures of the Runaway Rocking Chair, a delightful tale by the beloved childrens author Howard Garis. Narrated by Philip Chenevert, this story promises to spark the imagination and whisk listeners away on a whimsical journey.

Dive into the enchanting world of Uncle Wiggily Longears, a charming rabbit with a heart of gold and a touch of rheumatism. This delightful collection is the second installment in the beloved Uncle Wiggily series, featuring a selection of whimsical bedtime stories that have captivated audiences since they first graced the pages of the Newark Evening News over four decades. Join Uncle Wiggily and his woodland friends on their innocent adventures, perfect for sparking the imagination of young listeners. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

Join us on a delightful journey through the charming world of Howard Garis, one of the 20th century’s most prolific children’s authors. Best known for his enchanting Uncle Wiggily stories, Garis has penned over 1500 tales that originally graced the pages of the Saturday Evening Post. In this captivating collection, youll find 31 more whimsical bedtime stories featuring the lovable old gentleman rabbit and his woodland companions, sure to entertain and inspire the imaginations of children and adults alike. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Join Uncle Wiggily, the ever-charming Gentleman Rabbit, as he embarks on a series of delightful and whimsical adventures. From humorous mishaps to unexpected encounters with a cast of quirky characters, Uncle Wiggily navigates his escapades with grace and good humor. Enjoy these captivating tales, brought to life with spirited narration by LibriVox recorders. - Summary by phil chenevert

Join the delightful bears on their whimsical adventures and charming escapades! With a captivating story for each day of the month, master storyteller H.R. Garis—known for beloved tales like Uncle Wiggily, Curlytops, Buddy, and Teddy—brings you a delightful addition to his Bedtime series. Perfect for sparking imagination and sweet dreams! (Summary by Larry Wilson)

Once upon a time, in a charming little pond near a bustling farm, two curious frog boys found their home. Peetie and Jackie Bow-Wow, the playful puppy dogs, lived just a hop away, while their neighbors included the delightful ducks Lulu, Alice, and the ever-quirky Jimmie Wibblewobble. Among the frogs were Bully No-Tail and his brother Bawly No-Tail, who earned his amusing name from his tendency to cry as a baby—so much so that he accidentally overflowed the pond, just like when you pour too much milk into a glass, leaving the ground delightfully soggy. - Summary by the author

Wiggily Longears is a rabbit and a gentleman who has brought joy to generations of readers. Better known as Uncle Wiggily, he is both kindhearted and resourceful. Howard R. Garris's charming modern classics offer gentle lessons amid laughter as the clever, courteous rabbit ingeniously helps his animal and human friends. Jim Weiss narrates an assortment of favorites adapted from the book for this "must have" audio-recording for the very young and the young at heart.

Step into a world of whimsy and gentle adventure, where the imagination takes flight through tales that charm and delight. The title hints at a collection rich with storytelling that captures the essence of childhood wonder and the timeless appeal of anthropomorphic characters. In this podcast, explore a rotating collection of complete audiobooks, each week spotlighting a different narrative that transports listeners across a spectrum of perspectives, time periods, and literary styles. This is not a single storyline but a varied journey through the art of storytelling, perfect for those ...