Prairie-Dog Town
A Tale of Small-Town life and Prairie AdventuresBy L. Frank Baum
Length31m
About this audiobook
In "Prairie-Dog Town," L. Frank Baum crafts a whimsical narrative that explores the vibrant life of a prairie dog colony, highlighting the intricate social structures and playful nature of these fascinating creatures. Written with Baum's characteristic charm and vivid imagination, the story serves as a delightful foray into the natural world, couched in a style that is accessible yet rich in descriptive detail. The book aligns with the early 20th-century literary movement that sought to blend education with entertainment, offering young readers both excitement and insight into animal behavior and ecology. L. Frank Baum, best known for creating the fantastical world of Oz, was deeply influenced by his experiences in the American Midwest and his love for nature and animals. His keen observations of the world around him, coupled with his commitment to children'Äôs literature, inspired him to write this engaging tale. Baum's background in theater and storytelling also imbued his prose with a lyrical quality, making even the simplest scenes come alive with emotion and humor. "Prairie-Dog Town" is not only a captivating read for children, but it also serves as an excellent educational resource for parents and educators seeking to instill a love of nature in young minds. Baum's ability to intertwine adventure with lessons about community and environmental stewardship makes this book a valuable addition to any child'Äôs bookshelf.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I The Picnic
5Chapter V The Home of the Puff-Pudgys
2Chapter II Prairie-Dog Town
6Chapter VI Teenty and Weenty
3Chapter III Mr. Bowko, the Mayor
7Chapter VII The Mayor Gives a Luncheon
4Chapter IV Presto Digi, the Magician
8Chapter VIII On Top of the Earth Again
Ozma of OzL. Frank Baum4h 25m$2 · $0.00
The Flying GirlL. Frank Baum6h 26m$2 · $0.00
The Book of the HamburgsL. Frank Baum1h 48m$1 · $0.00
The Last EgyptianL. Frank Baum8h 8m$2 · $0.00
American Fairy TalesL. Frank Baum2h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection (All unabridged Oz novels by L.Frank Baum)L. Frank Baum73h 20m$2 · $0.00
The Boy Fortune Hunters in AlaskaL. Frank Baum5h 4m$2 · $0.00
Daughters of DestinyL. Frank Baum6h 58m$2 · $0.00
Aunt Jane's Nieces out WestL. Frank Baum7h 7m$2 · $0.00
AUNT JANE'S NIECES - Complete 10 Book CollectionL. Frank Baum, Edith Van Dyne56h 32m$1 · $0.00
Dorothy und der Zauberer in OzL. Frank Baum5h 11m$2 · $0.00
The Daring TwinsL. Frank Baum7h 16m$2 · $0.00
Glinda of OzL. Frank Baum5h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Enchanted Island of YewL. Frank Baum4h 14m$1 · $0.00
The Sea FairiesL. Frank Baum4h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Fantastical Stories of L. Frank BaumL. Frank Baum129h 31m$2 · $0.00
Phoebe DaringL. Frank Baum6h 50m$1 · $0.00
The Sea FairiesL. Frank Baum6h 3m$1 · $0.00
The Tin Woodman of OzL. Frank Baum4h 40m$1 · $0.00
Beyond Temptation & Risky PleasuresBrenda Jackson10h 53m$24 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m5 (1)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud MontgomeryLucy Maud Montgomery203h 59m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald87h 53m$2 · $0.00
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Ghetto BastardK’wan7h 37m$20
You may also like
Little Lucy's Wonderful GlobeCharlotte M. Yonge2h 16m$1 · $0.00
A Southern Cross fairy taleKate McCosh Clark2h 7m$2 · $0.00
Pinkalicious: Cherry BlossomVictoria Kann5m$4 · $0.00
Bobbie BubblesE. Hugh Sherwood, Maud Gridley Budlong36m$2 · $0.00
A Visit to the North PoleMadeline Walton-Hadlock7m$2
Sparkle Pigs #2: Piggie ParadeKit Holliday50m$11 · $0.00
Uncle Wiggily on The Flying RugHoward Roger Garis14m$2.30
Pinkalicious and the PiratesVictoria Kann7m$4 · $0.00
The Missing PrinceG. E. Farrow3h 29m$2.30
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-WinkleBeatrix Potter10m$2.30
THE COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND ADVENTURES (With Original Illustrations)Lewis Carroll7h 57m$2 · $0.00
Fairies I Have MetRodolph Mrs. Stawell2h 3m$2 · $0.00
Jade and Adam meet the AnimalsCéline Lamour-Crochet17m$9 · $0.00
The Different Land - E3Fiona Rempt12m$6 · $0.00
McWhinney's JauntRobert Lawson47m$2 · $0.00
The Admiral's CaravanCharles Edward Carryl2h 21m$1 · $0.00
Pinkalicious: Soccer StarVictoria Kann4m$4 · $0.00
Wind Riders #3: Shipwreck in Seal BayJen Marlin56m$11 · $0.00
The Scarecrow of OzL. Frank Baum5h 5m$2.30
Uncle Wiggily's Funny AutoHoward Roger Garis14m$2.40