
The Jumble Book
"HELLO CENTRAL!"
The Jumble Book
LITTLE SIR CAT
Little Stories of Famous Animals
TESSIE, TOTTIE AND TEDDY
TOO-WIT, TOO-WOO AND HIS OWL FAMILY
COME, LITTLE PUSSY CAT!
JIMMY SAVES HIS TEDDY BEAR
"DO UNTO OTHERS"
The Jumble Book is a bright, treasure‑trove of short tales that wander from fairy kingdoms to far‑off Indian legends, from mischievous cats in castles to daring dogs that stumble upon hidden springs. Each story is introduced with a cheerful voice that invites young listeners to pick whatever kind of adventure they crave, making the collection feel like a friendly chat with a storyteller. The tone stays light and rhythmic, perfect for bedtime or a lively afternoon listening session.
Among the first stories, a clever feline named Sir Cat outwits the Knave of Hearts, then steps out of the royal halls to meet a singing oriole and share a simple farmyard supper, while another tale recounts how a loyal hunting hound uncovers a steaming hot spring that later becomes a famous spa. These episodes blend familiar nursery‑rhyme charm with gentle humor and a touch of history, encouraging curiosity about the world beyond the page. Listeners will find a comforting mix of imagination and gentle moral lessons that linger long after the last line.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (194K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-02-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1966
A prolific American children's writer, he created lively animal adventures and fantasy tales that entertained young readers for decades. He is especially remembered for his Little Jack Rabbit stories, which also reached families through long-running newspaper syndication.
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