
WINKIE, THE WILY WOODCHUCK
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I WINKIE PLAYS TAG
CHAPTER II WINKIE HEARS A NOISE
CHAPTER III WINKIE FINDS A WAY OUT
CHAPTER IV WINKIE IN THE WOODS
CHAPTER V WINKIE MEETS DON
CHAPTER VI WINKIE IN A STORM
CHAPTER VII WINKIE IN A TRAP
CHAPTER VIII WINKIE’S NEW HOME
Winkie, a bright‑eyed woodchuck with a taste for clover and a knack for staying one paw ahead of danger, spends a lazy summer day debating whether to venture out or stay cool in her burrow. Her spirited sister Blinkie and plump brother Blunk join the chatter, each offering their own sunny‑day plans while the family’s underground home hums with the promise of hidden tunnels and secret exits. As the heat rises, Winkie’s curiosity leads her to a field ripe with fresh clover, a tempting prize that also brings the farmer’s watchful eye and the whisper of a possible trap.
Through playful banter and gentle lessons about fur‑shedding summers and staying safe, Winkie’s cleverness shines as she navigates the meadow and the winding passages of her home. Listeners will be charmed by her quick wit, the warm familial bonds, and the subtle thrill of a woodland adventure that feels both familiar and fresh. The tale invites young ears to imagine hidden doors, rustling grass, and the excitement of a wily creature discovering her own brave little world.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (112K 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
2020-09-13
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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