Uncle Wiggily's Story Book (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Gentleman Rabbit Adventures, Animal Bedtime Tales, and Gentle Lessons in Kindness, Courage, and Good MannersBy Howard Roger Garis
Length7h 19m
About this audiobook
Uncle Wiggily's Story Book gathers the genial adventures of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an elderly rabbit gentleman whose cane, rheumatism, and unfailing courtesy make him one of American children's literature's most recognizable comic heroes. Written in brief, episodic chapters suited to bedtime reading and newspaper serialization, the book combines animal fantasy, domestic comedy, and mild moral instruction. Its style is deliberately rhythmic, repetitive, and conversational, placing it within the early twentieth-century tradition of popular juvenile fiction that sought to entertain while gently cultivating kindness, courage, and good manners. Howard Roger Garis was a prolific American writer and journalist, best remembered for creating Uncle Wiggily and for his work in the world of serialized children's literature. Writing for newspapers and for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, Garis developed a remarkable facility for lively plots, accessible prose, and recurring characters. His professional background helps explain the book's brisk pacing, abundance of incidents, and intimate storyteller's voice. This volume is warmly recommended to readers interested in classic children's literature, animal tales, or the history of American popular storytelling. Its charm lies not in complexity but in its humane imagination and enduring sense of play.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length7 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Uncle Wiggily's Story Book (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Uncle Wiggily's Story Book
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6STORY I UNCLE WIGGILY'S TOOTHACHE
7STORY II UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE FRECKLED GIRL
8STORY III UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE MUD PUDDLE
9STORY IV UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BAD BOY
10STORY V UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE GOOD BOY
11STORY VI UNCLE WIGGILY'S VALENTINE
12STORY VII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BAD DOG
13STORY VIII UNCLE WIGGILY AND PUSS IN BOOTS
14STORY IX UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE LOST BOY
15STORY X UNCLE WIGGILY AND STUBBY TOES
16STORY XI UNCLE WIGGILY'S CHRISTMAS
17STORY XII UNCLE WIGGILY'S FOURTH OF JULY
18STORY XIII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SKATES
19STORY XIV UNCLE WIGGILY GOES COASTING
20STORY XV UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICNIC
21STORY XVI UNCLE WIGGILY'S RAIN STORM
22STORY XVII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE MUMPS
23STORY XVIII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE MEASLES
24STORY XIX UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE CHICKEN-POX
25STORY XX UNCLE WIGGILY'S HALLOWE'EN
26STORY XXI UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE POOR DOG
27STORY XXII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE RICH CAT
28STORY XXIII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE HORSE
29STORY XXIV UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE COW
30STORY XXV UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE CAMPING BOYS
31STORY XXVI UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BIRTHDAY CAKE
32STORY XXVII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE NEW YEAR'S HORN
33STORY XXVIII UNCLE WIGGILY'S THANKSGIVING
34STORY XXIX UNCLE WIGGILY AT THE CIRCUS
35STORY XXX UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE LION
36STORY XXXI UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE TIGER
37STORY XXXII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE ELEPHANT
38STORY XXXIII UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE CAMEL
39STORY XXXIV UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE WILD RABBIT
40STORY XXXV UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE TAME SQUIRREL
41STORY XXXVI UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE WOLF
42Analysis
43Reflection
44Memorable Quotes
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