The tale of Mistah Mule

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The tale of Mistah Mule

by Arthur Scott Bailey

EN·~1 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

I JUST A LITTLE JOKE

2:20
2

II GETTING ACQUAINTED

2:30
3

III FARMER GREEN’S TRICK

2:29
4

IV CROWDING THE POLE

2:29
5

V MISTAH MULE’S MEALS

2:25
6

VI SPEAKING OF HORNETS

2:25
7

VII A BALKY PARTNER

2:23
8

VIII A PIECE OF STRING

2:20
9

IX MISTAH MULE BEHAVES

2:20
10

X MINDING TOO WELL

2:30

Description

On a bustling farmyard, the resident animals wake to a commotion sparked by the arrival of a mischievous newcomer called Mistah Mule. Old horse Ebenezer, the farm’s long‑time steady, immediately doubts the mule’s intentions while cats, dogs, hens, and a turkey chatter about kicks, jokes, and uneasy alliances. The opening scene brims with lively dialogue and rustic humor, setting a light‑hearted yet tension‑filled stage for the antics to come.

As Mistah Mule boasts about his Southern roots and his penchant for “balking” and loud “hee‑haw” laughs, Ebenezer tries to steer him toward cooperation and good manners, warning that Farmer Green’s patience is thin. Their banter reveals an unlikely partnership in the making, with each animal offering its own quirky perspective on loyalty, work, and farm life. Listeners will be drawn into a charming, dialogue‑rich tableau where humor meets heart, promising an enjoyable ride through the barn’s daily dramas.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (65K characters)

Release date

2024-07-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

AS

Arthur Scott Bailey

1877–1949

A prolific American children's writer, he filled his stories with talking animals, birds, and insects while quietly weaving in facts about the natural world. Best known for series like Sleepy-Time Tales and Tuck-Me-In Tales, he wrote with a lively style that treated young readers as smart and curious.

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