The Jumble Book: A Jumble of Good Things

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The Jumble Book: A Jumble of Good Things

by David Cory

EN·~3 hours·98 chapters

Chapters

98 total
1

The Jumble Book

0:05
2

"HELLO CENTRAL!"

0:55
3

The Jumble Book

0:01
4

LITTLE SIR CAT

2:41
5

Little Stories of Famous Animals

1:33
6

TESSIE, TOTTIE AND TEDDY

8:41
7

TOO-WIT, TOO-WOO AND HIS OWL FAMILY

5:48
8

COME, LITTLE PUSSY CAT!

0:13
9

JIMMY SAVES HIS TEDDY BEAR

1:28
10

"DO UNTO OTHERS"

1:19

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

David Cory

David Cory

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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