
audiobook
Uncle Wiggily’s Funny Auto or HOW THE SKILLERY SKALLERY ALLIGATOR WAS BUMPED and UNCLE WIGGILY AND HIS SNOW PLOW also HOW THE BUNNY RABBIT GENTLEMAN WATERED THE GARDEN
Transcriber’s Notes
Uncle Wiggely, the kindly rabbit with a wrench in his pocket, loves to tinker with his homemade automobile. When Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy asks for a spin, he proudly shows off a car he’s just fixed, only to have it wobble on two wheels and race around a tree like a game of Ring Around the Rosie. The lively narration captures the delight of a sunny day turned into a slap‑stick ride, with witty dialogue and bright illustrations that bring the scene to life.
Soon the auto careens through the meadow, barely staying on course as the mischievous Skillery Skallery Alligator lunges after them, shouting for a taste of “ear‑nibbles.” Uncle Wiggely’s quick thinking—talking to the car, dusting the radiator with talcum powder—keeps his passengers safe while the chase turns into a hilarious sprint. Listeners will be swept up by the playful rhythm and the gentle message that a little ingenuity and kindness can steer even the wildest escapades back on track.
Language
en
Duration
~15 minutes (14K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Charles E. Graham & Co, 1919.
Credits
Bob Taylor, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-05-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1962
Best known for creating Uncle Wiggily, he brought a gentle, playful spirit to children's fiction that delighted readers for decades. Before becoming a hugely prolific author, he worked as a newspaperman, and that everyday storytelling energy never left his work.
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