
An amiable old rabbit named Uncle Wiggily sets off on a modest quest for good luck, accompanied by a colorful cast of forest friends—muskrat Miss Jane, a tailor bird, and countless squirrels, ducks, and dogs. Though his joints ache and his coat is patched, his generous spirit never wavers, and he’s always ready to lend a helping paw. The stories capture his gentle humor and the simple pleasures of countryside life, inviting listeners into a world where kindness and curiosity lead the way.
One rainy morning, Uncle Wiggily awakens in a hollow stump, his crutch and satchel in hand, and decides to brave the weather with a large toadstool turned makeshift umbrella. As he hops through meadow and wood, he hums a whimsical rain‑song that seems to coax the clouds to part. Along the path he encounters familiar critters and modest challenges, each episode a light‑hearted adventure that celebrates perseverance and the joy of small victories.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (219K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Release date
2017-06-28
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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