
FOREWORD
ILLUSTRATIONS
TO READ FIRST
BINGO COMES TO LIVE WITH CHARLIE
CHARLIE LEARNS THE TRAFFIC LAWS
HOW BINGO LOST HIS SPOTS
CHARLIE RIDES IN THE ENGINE OF A REAL TRAIN
BINGO AND THE ANGRY ROOSTER
CHARLIE DELIVERS MAIL FOR THE STAGE DRIVER
CHARLIE MAKES A POOL AND SAILS HIS BOAT
This gently narrated collection follows a curious five‑year‑old and his new puppy as they explore everyday wonder. The stories are written in simple, rhythmical language that repeats key words, making them easy for little ears to follow. From a birthday surprise that rolls out a tiny pedal car to a tiny sailor suit that makes Charlie feel grown‑up, each scene captures the enthusiasm of a child discovering the world around a familiar yard, a cat, and a kitten friend.
Later chapters whisk the pair into bite‑size adventures—learning traffic rules, helping a stage driver, building a brick house, and even sailing a make‑believe boat. The tales stay light and playful, using clear descriptions and occasional “interesting” long words to keep young listeners engaged while gently introducing new concepts and gentle life lessons.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charlene Taylor, 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
2021-05-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1942
A thoughtful writer, editor, and teacher, she built a long literary life around scholarship, clear prose, and a deep interest in history. Her later work included research-based writing that drew on family papers and archival material.
View all booksA little-known children's writer from the early 20th century, remembered for gentle stories full of everyday adventure and animal companionship. Her books have a warm, old-fashioned charm that still feels inviting to young listeners.
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