The Story of a White Rocking Horse

by Laura Lee Hope

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

MAKE BELIEVE STORIES - THE STORY OF A WHITE ROCKING HORSE - BY LAURA LEE HOPE

0:15

ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH - BOOKS BY LAURA LEE HOPE - MAKE BELIEVE STORIES - STORY OF A SAWDUST DOLL STORY OF A WHITE ROCKING HORSE STORY OF A LAMB ON WHEELS STORY OF A BOLD TIN SOLDIER STORY OF A CANDY RABBIT STORY OF A MONKEY ON A STICK STORY OF A CALICO CLOWN - THE BOBBSEY TWINS SERIES - THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE THE BOBBSEY TWINS ON A HOUSEBOAT THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT MEADOW BROOK THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT HOME THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN A GREAT CITY THE BOBBSEY TWINS ON BLUEBERRY ISLAND THE BOBBSEY TWINS ON THE DEEP BLUE SEA THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN WASHINGTON THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE GREAT WEST - THE BUNNY BROWN SERIES - THE SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES - THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES - CHAPTER I - READY FOR A RACE

10:29

CHAPTER II - THE RUDE BOY

10:39

CHAPTER III - A NICE MAN

7:15

CHAPTER IV - THE SURPRISE

10:26

CHAPTER V - A NIGHT RIDE

10:21

CHAPTER VI - THE BROKEN LEG

8:29

CHAPTER VII - IN THE TOY HOSPITAL

6:39

CHAPTER VIII - HOME AGAIN

9:37

CHAPTER IX - TWO BAD MEN

6:57

Description

In the quiet hours after the store shutters close, the forgotten toys awaken. A brave tin soldier rallies his miniature regiment, a mischievous calico clown strikes brass cymbals, and a lamb perched on tiny wheels joins the nocturnal chatter. Together they discover that the white rocking horse, perched silently in the corner, holds a secret yearning to join their midnight parade.

As the shop’s aisles grow dark, the playful troupe rehearses jokes, marches, and daring escapades, all while staying hidden from prying eyes. Their gentle rivalry and camaraderie bring the inanimate world to life, inviting listeners to imagine the whispered conversations that happen when the lights go out. The story captures the wonder of toys dreaming of adventure, promising a cozy, imaginative journey for listeners of any age.

Collections

Browse all

📚

Children & Young Adult Reading

6528 titles

🗺️

Adventure

8316 titles

Details

Language

Duration

~1 hours (85K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6324

Subjects

Children's stories Toys -- Juvenile fiction PZ

About the author

Laura Lee Hope

Best known as the name behind the Bobbsey Twins, this pen name belongs to a team of writers who helped shape classic American children's series fiction. The books mix family adventures, light mysteries, and an easy, welcoming style that kept young readers turning pages for generations.

View all books