
THE ELIZABETH GORDON CHILDREN’S SERIES
WATERMELON PETE
THE CONTENTS
WATERMELON PETE
PIGGY’S THISTLE WHISTLE
LADY BUG GOES SHOPPING
LITTLE BABY ELEPHANT AND HIS NEW CLOTHES
LITTLE BROWN HEN
THE LITTLE BROWN DOG AND THE LITTLE WHITE CAT
THE WOODPECKER BIRD AND THE OWL
A charming collection of bite‑size tales invites listeners into a sun‑drenched farmyard where curiosity often leads to bemusement. Each story is told in a gentle, sing‑song rhythm that feels like a bedtime lullaby, perfect for young ears. The narrator’s warm voice guides children through simple adventures that celebrate imagination and the small lessons of everyday life.
In one vignette, a boy named Watermelon Pete follows a mischievous whisper to a farmer’s patch and learns why listening to the wrong friend can land you in trouble. A plucky pig named Piggy fashions a whistle from a prickly thistle, turning a market trip into a cheerful tune for his family. Meanwhile, Lady Bug wanders into town to buy a spider‑made web for her dress, only to discover a surprising warning from a grasshopper.
The stories sparkle with lively language that sparks giggles while subtly teaching kindness, honesty, and responsibility. Listeners will find themselves humming along, eager to hear what happens next in each tiny world.
Language
en
Duration
~17 minutes (16K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2016-08-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1922
A writer for young readers, best known for playful books like Flower Children and Bird Children, she turned gardens, birds, and everyday nature into lively verse and stories. Her books were often paired with bright illustrations that helped make them favorites in early 20th-century children's literature.
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