
A cheerful, rhyming adventure follows a group of farm‑yard children—Charlie, Fred, Helen and little Nell—and their faithful dog Towser as they set out to create the perfect pumpkin pie. Their plan begins with a sunny day of gathering sticks for a bonfire, a lively scene that captures the excitement of turning ordinary chores into fun.
Soon the youngsters trade fire‑light for garden work, attempting to plow the earth and plant a pumpkin of their own. Through playful trial and error, they discover the value of teamwork, patience, and a little ingenuity, all illustrated with warm, lively pictures that bring the countryside to life. Listeners will enjoy the blend of verse and art that celebrates the simple joys of hard work and imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~12 minutes (12K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2020-12-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1930
A Congregational minister turned noted Lincoln scholar, this Illinois-born writer brought both historical curiosity and a storyteller’s touch to his biographies. He is especially remembered for his work on Abraham Lincoln and for writing a major two-volume life of Clara Barton.
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