
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
2020-07-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A house name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this byline introduced young readers to cheerful animal adventures full of movement, mischief, and gentle lessons. The name is especially associated with the Kneetime Animal Stories published in the 1910s and early 1920s.
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