Toodle and Noodle Flat-tail: The Jolly Beaver Boys

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Toodle and Noodle Flat-tail: The Jolly Beaver Boys

by Howard Roger Garis

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

In a cozy house tucked right in the middle of a sparkling pond lives a lively beaver family with the most distinctive flat tails you’ve ever seen. Grandpa Whackum, the eldest, keeps the clan safe with his rhythmic tail‑drumming warning, while Mama and Papa tend to the home built beneath the water’s surface. The story’s gentle humor shines through the beavers’ everyday chores—chewing bark, shaping their lodge, and preparing for the cold season—creating a warm, inviting world that feels just right for bedtime listening.

The two mischievous brothers, Toodle and Noodle, are the heart of the adventure. Dressed in a spotted suit and a striped one, they set off each day exploring the pond’s banks, often getting into playful scrapes. When Toodle discovers his brother missing, his curiosity leads him into a splash‑filled tumble that promises more giggles and gentle lessons about friendship and caution, all narrated in a soothing, lyrical tone perfect for winding down.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (252K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1919.

Credits

Charlene Taylor, Mary Meehan 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

2022-05-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Howard Roger Garis

Howard Roger Garis

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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