
CHAPTER ONE ROBIN RAT
CHAPTER TWO PINKY PIG
CHAPTER THREE GIDDY GOAT
CHAPTER FOUR TOMMY TORTOISE
In the bustling realm of All‑the‑Beasts, a relentless hunger drives an eclectic crowd—tigers, bears, crocodiles, goats and countless others—to circle a towering, fruit‑laden tree they cannot identify. With no clue about its name or whether the bounty is safe, the creatures appoint the quick‑witted Robin Rat to seek counsel from King Leo, who dwells by the great river. Robin’s spry trek, paddle‑filled journey and the king’s enigmatic sniff of the strange fruit set the stage for a playful quest that blends curiosity with a touch of mischief.
When Robin’s return ends in an unexpected splash, the beasts’ desperation only deepens, prompting them to send another hopeful messenger: the stout Pinky Pig. Clad in a snug blue coat and armed with a sturdy rowboat, Pinky paddles upriver, determined to retrieve the crucial answer from the same regal figure. Their earnest attempts, quirky dialogue and rhythmic river scenes paint a vivid, laugh‑laden portrait of a world where even the simplest question can send an entire animal kingdom on a grand adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~13 minutes (13K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2019-07-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1938
A pioneering medieval scholar and novelist, she helped transform the study of Chaucer while also living a life far more adventurous than most academics. Her work blends sharp literary scholarship with an independent spirit that still feels striking today.
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