The Story of a China Cat

audiobook

The Story of a China Cat

by Laura Lee Hope

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

In a quiet corner of a bustling toy shop, a collection of charming playthings awakens each night. A polished china cat, a chatty talking doll, a jittery Jumping Jack, and a wobbling Tumbling Tom chat about music, fish, and pie, while a mysterious golden‑trumpet‑blowing toy steps onto the shelf. Their gentle banter paints a picture of a miniature world where imagination turns ordinary shelves into a lively stage.

When the newcomer lifts his trumpet and fills the shop with a bright, jolly fanfare, the toys can’t help but dance and sway to the rhythm. The china cat, recalling an old friend, the Nodding Donkey, feels a spark of curiosity that hints at a possible adventure beyond the shop walls. Listeners are invited to follow the toys as they plan what might happen next, all set to the whimsical soundtrack of a toy‑made parade.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-09-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Laura Lee Hope

Laura Lee Hope

Best known as the name behind the Bobbsey Twins, this pen name introduced generations of young readers to cheerful, fast-moving adventures. It was one of the house pseudonyms used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book-packaging powerhouse behind many classic children's series.

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