
DON, A RUNAWAY DOG
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I DON FALLS IN
CHAPTER II DON’S NEW HOME
CHAPTER III DON AND SQUINTY
CHAPTER IV DON SEES TUM TUM
CHAPTER V DON RUNS AWAY
CHAPTER VI DON IS LOCKED IN
CHAPTER VII DON IN THE CITY
CHAPTER VIII DON AND THE CAN
In a cozy barnyard, a litter of five puppies huddles together under the watchful eye of their mother, Mrs. Gurr. The biggest of them, a fluffy youngster named Don, spends his first days with eyes closed, feeling the world through the soft rustle of straw and his mother’s warm paw. As the boys from the farmyard peek in, Don experiences his first gentle tug of curiosity, wondering about the sounds beyond the kennel. The gentle narration captures the tenderness of a newborn pup learning trust and comfort.
When Don finally opens his eyes, his adventurous spirit awakens, and he slips away from the familiar farm to discover the bustling world beyond. Along the way he meets noisy children, curious animals, and faces the unexpected hurdles of a countryside he has never known. His early escapades are filled with humor and heart, showing how a brave, if somewhat mischievous, dog learns to rely on his wits and the kindness of strangers. Listeners will be charmed by Don’s boundless energy and the warm lessons of friendship and perseverance.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (116K characters)
Series
Kneetime animal stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A house name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this byline introduced young readers to cheerful animal adventures full of movement, mischief, and gentle lessons. The name is especially associated with the Kneetime Animal Stories published in the 1910s and early 1920s.
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