
Kneetime Animal Stories
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TUM TUM, THE JOLLY ELEPHANT - HIS MANY ADVENTURES
RICHARD BARNUM
ILLUSTRATIONS
TUM TUM, THE JOLLY ELEPHANT
CHAPTER I - TUM TUM GOES SWIMMING
CHAPTER II - TUM TUM IS CAUGHT
CHAPTER III - TUM TUM AND MAPPO
CHAPTER IV - TUM TUM IN THE CIRCUS
A bright‑hearted elephant named Tum Tum lives in a lush Indian jungle, where his days are filled with playful splashes, tasty leaves, and the comforting presence of his parents, Tusky and Mrs. Tusky. Though he’s the only calf in his herd, his boundless optimism makes every rustle of vines feel like an invitation to explore, and his enormous, rubber‑like trunk is always ready for a splash of fun.
One sunny afternoon, while sharing a leafy dinner with his family, Tum Tum hears a distant, urgent trumpet echoing through the trees. The sound sparks both curiosity and a flicker of worry, for the jungle knows the approach of hunters and other strangers. With his characteristic cheerfulness, Tum Tum decides to investigate, his massive ears pricked and his trunk poised, setting the stage for a series of lively escapades that blend bravery, friendship, and the simple joys of jungle life.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (116K characters)
Series
Kneetime animal stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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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