Hollow Tree Nights and Days

audiobook

Hollow Tree Nights and Days

by Albert Bigelow Paine

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

Delight in the gentle world of the Hollow Tree and its merry Deep Woods inhabitants, where a clever crow, a mischievous raccoon, a sleepy possum, and their animal friends gather beneath the ancient hollow trunk for stories, games, and feasts. This collection stitches together a dozen charming episodes— from Mr. Dog’s playful revenge to a rabbit’s lost tail, a turtle’s sky‑bound adventure, and a balloon‑filled escapade with Mr. Possum—each illustrated with lively drawings that bring the forest’s quirky characters to life.

A whimsical map guides listeners through the secret glens, hidden wells, and the “Edge of the World,” inviting imagination to wander alongside the characters as they navigate their tiny dramas. The tales capture the simple joys of friendship, curiosity, and the occasional mishap, offering a warm, nostalgic escape that feels like sitting around a fire with the Deep Woods folk themselves. Perfect for young ears and anyone who loves gentle humor and timeless charm.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (224K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Annie McGuire, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-01-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Albert Bigelow Paine

Albert Bigelow Paine

1861–1937

Best remembered as Mark Twain’s close friend and biographer, he also wrote lively travel books, children’s stories, humor, and verse. His work moves easily between literary history and a warm, adventurous storytelling style.

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