
TOTO THE BUSTLING BEAVER
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I TOTO HELPS MILLIE
CHAPTER II TOTO LEARNS TO GNAW
CHAPTER III TOTO MEETS DON
CHAPTER IV TOTO AND THE TRAMPS
CHAPTER V TOTO SEES SOMETHING QUEER
CHAPTER VI TOTO AND THE BURGLARS
CHAPTER VII TOTO AND THE BOY
CHAPTER VIII TOTO MEETS BLACKIE
Toto, a lively young beaver, spends his days darting across the icy river, exploring the woods, and offering a helping paw to friends in need. When his mother’s calls go unanswered, he wanders farther than ever before, meeting a mischievous squirrel, a wandering dog, and other woodland characters who each bring a new challenge. The story captures the rhythmic bustle of beaver life—the chatter of dam building, the thrill of slipping under ice, and the simple joys of a willow‑bark lunch.
Each chapter offers a fresh, light‑hearted adventure, from learning to gnaw sturdy trees to rescuing a trapped fellow and even setting sail on a makeshift boat. The charming illustrations bring Toto’s world to vivid life, highlighting the crisp winter landscape and the bustling activity of the riverbank. Listeners will find a warm, humorous tale that celebrates curiosity, friendship, and the upbeat spirit of a beaver who’s always ready for the next escapade.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (118K characters)
Series
Kneetime animal stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jul 31, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

Best known as a house name rather than a single person, this byline was used for lively children's stories filled with talking animals and easygoing adventure. The books were created as part of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the famous series-fiction operation behind many early 20th-century favorites.
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