
In this charming collection, the kindly rabbit Uncle Wiggily decides that a soaring adventure is just what his sunny May day needs. After a leisurely breakfast, he trades his usual routines for a quest to find a flying machine, chatting with his helpful muskrat housekeeper and a quirky monkey shopkeeper along the way. Their playful banter and Uncle Wiggily’s earnest determination set the stage for a light‑hearted tale of imagination, where balloons and bright colors become the building blocks of an unexpected airship.
The stories continue with Uncle Wiggily’s inventive spirit as he gathers balloons, fashions a whimsical craft, and prepares for a gentle lift into the clouds. Alongside familiar friends and new characters, his airborne escapade unfolds with the same warm humor and gentle lessons that have made his bedtime adventures beloved for generations. Listeners will be carried off on a breezy journey perfect for winding down the day.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (206K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1918.
Credits
Bob Taylor, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-03-15
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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