
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I THE CHUMS BACK HOME
CHAPTER II SAL SCRUGS MAKES TROUBLE
CHAPTER III SAL SCRUGS DEFIES SHEP
CHAPTER IV AN INVITATION TO A “WELCOME HOME” PARTY
CHAPTER V THE “WELCOME HOME” PARTY
CHAPTER VI THE BRAZILIAN BULL FIGHT
CHAPTER VII BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE
CHAPTER VIII STUBBY RELATES HIS EXPERIENCE WITH SEALS
CHAPTER IX BUTTON IS SPEAKER
A lively farm bursts into celebration when Billy Whiskers, the charismatic goat, returns home with his mischievous companions Stubby and Button. Their arrival sparks a cascade of joyous chaos—cows, horses, even a tortoise‑shell cat rush to greet the trio, while birds act as feathered messengers spreading the good news across the countryside. The Watson family watches in amused awe, recognizing that the reunion of these beloved animals will stir up more than just happy sighs.
The narrative follows Billy’s boisterous personality, his daring antics, and the tight‑knit bond he shares with his family and friends. Playful rivalries, such as the jump‑over contests between Billy and his nephew Punch, hint at the spirited humor that carries the story forward. Listeners can expect a charming blend of farmyard whimsy and gentle adventure, all told through lively dialogue and vivid, tongue‑in‑cheek observations that make the animal world feel surprisingly human.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (170K characters)
Series
The Billy Whiskers series. Vol. 26
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1925
Best known for creating the mischievous goat Billy Whiskers, this American children's writer delighted young readers with lively adventures and a playful imagination. Her books mixed humor, travel, and fantasy in a way that helped make her a familiar name in early 20th-century children's fiction.
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