
In the bustling world of a traveling circus, a striped tiger named Tamba lives behind iron bars, sharing his space with a colorful cast of animal friends. When a playful lion’s tail accidentally slips into Tamba’s cage, the tiger’s pride flares and a lively quarrel erupts, drawing the attention of the gentle elephant, the dancing bear, and the ever‑cheerful hippo. Their banter reveals Tamba’s hidden longing for the jungle and a painful splinter lodged in his paw, explaining his sudden irritability.
Through humorous dialogue and vivid illustrations, the story invites listeners to watch the animals negotiate friendship, forgiveness, and the challenges of life far from home. As Tamba learns to accept help and understand his companions, the tale gently explores themes of empathy and belonging, making it a charming adventure for young listeners who love animals and circus wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Series
Kneetime animal stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-06-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known as a house name of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this byline introduced generations of young readers to lively animal adventures full of mischief, danger, and happy endings. The books are simple, fast-moving, and easy to imagine as read-aloud stories.
View all books
by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum

by Richard Barnum