
In a sunny pond beside a bustling farm, two sprightly frog brothers—Bully and Bawly No‑Tail—spend their days hopping, splashing, and dreaming up friendly competitions. Their world is shared with nearby puppies Peetie and Jackie Bow‑Wow and a pair of duck sisters, Lulu and Alice, while wise Grandpa Croaker watches over them. When the brothers decide to race across the pond for a peppermint candy promised by Grandpa, the water becomes a lively arena of splashing legs and cheerful taunts.
The race takes a sudden turn when Bawly disappears beneath the surface, caught by a curious fish that clutches his toes. Determined to rescue his brother, Bully plunges after him, confronting the fish with bold words and quick thinking. Listeners will be drawn into the bubbling tension of sibling bravery and the whimsical charm of pond life, eager to see how Bully’s daring plan unfolds.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (215K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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.
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