The Adventures of Paddy Beaver

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The Adventures of Paddy Beaver

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

Paddy pretended to be terribly frightened..

0:02
2

THE ADVENTURES OF - Paddy BEAVER - T H O R N T O N W. B U R G E S S

2:59
3

THE ADVENTURES OF - PADDY THE BEAVER

0:02
4

I. PADDY THE BEAVER BEGINS WORK

3:28
5

II

3:49
6

III. PADDY HAS MANY VISITORS

4:00
7

IV. SAMMY JAY SPEAKS HIS MIND

4:20
8

V. PADDY KEEPS HIS PROMISE

4:30
9

VI. FARMER BROWN'S BOY GROWS CURIOUS

4:00
10

VII. FARMER BROWN'S BOY GETS ANOTHER SURPRISE

4:24

Description

Paddy the beaver is a tireless builder, determined to carve out a safe home before the cold winds arrive. He spends his days and nights felling the perfect aspen trees, carefully planning the dam that will create the pond he needs for food and shelter. With a cheerful rhyme to keep his spirits high, he balances hard work with the occasional playful pause, showing how dedication and a little rest go hand‑in‑hand.

Along the way, Paddy’s efforts draw the curious eyes of his forest neighbors—Reddy Fox, Peter Rabbit, and Bobby Coon—who watch his progress and share their own seasonal preparations. As the dam takes shape, the story celebrates teamwork, clever problem‑solving, and the quiet pride of a creature who knows that a well‑built home is the key to weathering winter’s chill. Listeners will be charmed by Paddy’s earnest spirit and the gentle wisdom of the Green Forest community.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (81K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sigal Alon, Jacqueline Jeremy, La Monte H.P. Yarroll, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-08-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.

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