The story of Puff

audiobook

The story of Puff

by Mrs. C. M. Livingston

EN·~1 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

Transcriber's note: Unusual and inconsistent spelling is as printed.

1:03

CHAPTER I.

12:08

CHAPTER II.

12:21

CHAPTER III.

12:27

CHAPTER IV.

13:53

CHAPTER V.

16:01

Description

A tiny canary finds itself torn from its family and placed in a bright, unfamiliar home, where two curious sisters, Rita and Dody, watch over it with wide‑eyed wonder. The bird’s first days are a mix of fear and fascination as it learns to eat from a bowl, feels the warmth of morning light, and watches the girls whisper admiring comments about its bright eyes and delicate feet. Dody, especially, treats the feathered newcomer like a fragile treasure, crafting a soft little “bed” and singing a gentle lullaby in hopes of easing its nervousness.

Through these tender moments, the story captures the quiet bond forming between child and creature, as the canary slowly discovers the rhythm of cage life while still yearning for the familiar comforts of its nest. The narrative balances the child's sweet, sometimes over‑protective affection with the bird’s instinctual desire for freedom, inviting listeners to feel the gentle tug of love, hope, and the early steps toward trust.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (65K characters)

Release date

Dec 3, 2025

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. C. M. Livingston

Mrs. C. M. Livingston

1832–1924

A writer of children’s stories, holiday drama, and Christian fiction, she helped shape a remarkable family literary tradition. Writing as Mrs. C. M. Livingston, she also collaborated with her sister Isabella “Pansy” Macdonald Alden and raised novelist Grace Livingston Hill.

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