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A gentle rabbit known as Uncle Wiggily wanders into a sunny pond, eager to try his hand at swimming despite his modest skills. He meets the lively frog brothers, Bully and Bawly No Tail, who are already leaping from a spring‑board and cheer him on. Their playful encouragement leads him to take the plunge, and the water splashes with laughter and bright, cartoon‑like antics.
Soon the rabbit’s hop goes awry, and he finds himself stuck in the soft mud at the pond’s bottom, his pink nose bubbling with surprise. The quick‑thinking frog boys scramble to free him, fashioning a makeshift raft that carries Uncle Wiggily back toward shore. Just as they near safety, a sly fox appears at the water’s edge, eyeing the rabbit as a tasty snack. The frogs whisper a clever plan, promising a spirited showdown that will keep listeners guessing how their quick wit might turn the tables.
Language
en
Duration
~14 minutes (13K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Release date
2020-04-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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