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Howard Roger Garis
1873–1962
Best known for creating Uncle Wiggily, this prolific American writer helped shape early 20th-century children's reading with cheerful stories, adventure series, and radio work. He wrote for young audiences with a lively, accessible style that kept him popular for decades.
65 Audiobooks
Daddy Takes Us to the Garden
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops on Star Island; Or, Camping out with Grandpa
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Adventures
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops at Cherry Farm : Or, Vacation days in the country
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Story Book
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's rolling hoop : or, How the bunny gentleman gets mixed up, and Uncle Wiggily and the Snappy Shark, also Uncle Wiggily's bob sled
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily in the Woods
by Howard Roger Garis
Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Squirt Gun; Or, Jack Frost Icicle Maker
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's fishing trip : or, The good luck he had with the clothes hook; and How the Pip and Skee were stuck by the chestnut burrs; also The good time at the marshmallow roast
by Howard Roger Garis
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
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily on the farm : Or, How he hunted for eggs and was cause for alarm; and Bully and Bawly, the froggie boys; also how Uncle Wiggily helped nurse Jane with the house cleaning
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Airship : Bedtime Stories
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops and Their Playmates; Or, Jolly Times Through the Holidays
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Fortune
by Howard Roger Garis
Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's June Bug friends : or, How the June Bugs brought joy to Uncle Wiggily; and The Skillery Scallery Alligator; also, How Uncle Wiggily picked some flowers
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Automobile
by Howard Roger Garis
Jacko and Jumpo Kinkytail (The Funny Monkey Boys)
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Travels
by Howard Roger Garis
The adventures of Uncle Wiggily, the bunny rabbit gentleman with the twinkling pink nose
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled
by Howard Roger Garis
Curly and Floppy Twistytail (The Funny Piggie Boys)
by Howard Roger Garis
The second adventures of Uncle Wiggily : The bunny rabbit gentleman and his muskrat lady housekeeper
by Howard Roger Garis
Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days; Or, The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily and Mother Goose
by Howard Roger Garis
Neddie and Beckie Stubtail (Two Nice Bears)
by Howard Roger Garis
Dick Hamilton's Fortune; Or, The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily on roller skates
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback
by Howard Roger Garis
The Camp Fire Girls; Or, The Secret of an Old Mill
by Howard Roger Garis
Bully and Bawly No-Tail (the Jumping Frogs)
by Howard Roger Garis
Sammie and Susie Littletail
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops Snowed In; Or, Grand Fun with Skates and Sleds
by Howard Roger Garis
Adventures of the runaway rocking chair
by Howard Roger Garis
Larry Dexter's Great Search; Or, The Hunt for the Missing Millionaire
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops at Silver Lake; Or, On the Water with Uncle Ben
by Howard Roger Garis
Toodle and Noodle Flat-tail: The Jolly Beaver Boys
by Howard Roger Garis
Daddy Takes Us Skating
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily on The Flying Rug; Or, The Great Adventure on a Windy March Day
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops at Sunset Beach; Or, What Was Found in the Sand
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection
by Howard Roger Garis
Umboo, the Elephant
by Howard Roger Garis
Dick Hamilton's Football Team; Or, A Young Millionaire On The Gridiron
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops in the Woods; Or, Fun at the Lumber Camp
by Howard Roger Garis
Those Smith Boys on the Diamond; or, Nip and Tuck for Victory
by Howard Roger Garis
The White Crystals: Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys
by Howard Roger Garis
Dick Hamilton's Airship; Or, A Young Millionaire in the Clouds
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback
by Howard Roger Garis
Buddy and Brighteyes Pigg: Bed Time Stories
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily and the Pirates; Or, How the Enemy Craft of Pirate Fox was Sunk
by Howard Roger Garis
Uncle Wiggily Goes Swimming; Or, How the Frog Boys Surprised the Fox
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops on Star Island; Or, Camping out with Grandpa
by Howard Roger Garis
Larry Dexter and the Stolen Boy; or, A Young Reporter on the Lakes
by Howard Roger Garis
The Curlytops touring around; or, The missing photograph albums
by Howard Roger Garis
Rick and Ruddy Out West
by Howard Roger Garis
With Force and Arms: A Tale of Love and Salem Witchcraft
by Howard Roger Garis
From Office Boy to Reporter; Or, The First Step in Journalism
by Howard Roger Garis
Dick Hamilton's Steam Yacht; Or, A Young Millionaire and the Kidnappers
by Howard Roger Garis
Dick Hamilton's Touring Car; Or, A Young Millionaire's Race For A Fortune
by Howard Roger Garis
Teddy and the Mystery Deer
by Howard Roger Garis
Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City
by Howard Roger Garis
About the author
Born on April 25, 1873, Howard Roger Garis was an American author and journalist whose work became a familiar part of children's literature in the early 1900s. He is most widely remembered as the creator of Uncle Wiggily Longears, the kindly rabbit gentleman who appeared in many stories and books.
Garis wrote a large amount of fiction for children, including adventure and series books as well as stories published for magazines and newspapers. His career also included newspaper work, and his writing reached readers in several formats during a time when children's publishing was rapidly growing.
He died on November 6, 1962. Though many of his books belong to an earlier era, Uncle Wiggily remained his best-known creation and the character most closely linked with his long writing career.