
“QUITE WILD ANIMALS”
GROWP
DOOLYBOO
BAWGUM
QUEEK
GORRIBLE
THE BOLLA
GOLOPHOS
SQUILLY-WIGGLE
SLOOT
In a delightfully odd landscape of mud‑streaked fields and tin‑shinged homes, a cast of peculiar creatures makes their modest claims to fame. Growp, the beaked, wing‑tipped beast who runs faster when angry than any other, dwells alone in a house of discarded saucers, convinced of its own beauty despite the lack of windows. Doolyboo floats through the scene with a spotless smile and impeccable manners, winning the affection of every animal that crosses her path.
Nearby, Bawgum puts on a terrifying façade while hiding a soft heart and a tail that refuses to stay serious, and Queek has turned perpetual lounging into an art form, refusing to leave the sunny spot outside his unfinished home. Their eccentricities and gentle rivalries invite listeners into a whimsical world where humor, humility, and the simple joys of companionship unfold one charming vignette at a time.
Language
en
Duration
~25 minutes (24K characters)
Release date
Nov 9, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1901–1974
Best known for the gently comic world of Jonathan Bing, this English writer also moved with ease between children's verse, biography, and memoir. Her books have a light touch, but they often carry a sharp eye for character and everyday life.
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