Uncle Wiggily's Airship: Bedtime Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Uncle Wiggily's Airship: Bedtime Stories: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Uncle Wiggily's Airship: Bedtime Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Garis, Howard Roger (1873–1962).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Uncle Wiggily's Airship: Bedtime Stories" by Howard Roger Garis is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an endearing old gentleman rabbit who embarks on whimsical journeys in his unique airship, which is fashioned from a clothes basket, toy balloons, and an electric fan. The stories are characterized by their playful language, humor, and the underlying theme of kindness and problem-solving. The opening of this charming collection introduces readers to Uncle Wiggily as he dreams of flying in his airship. After a humorous mishap involving Mother Goose accidentally dropping pins that burst his balloons, he quickly devises a method to rebuild his airship, demonstrating his resourcefulness and determination. Accompanied by Nurse Jane, a muskrat lady, Uncle Wiggily’s escapades lead him to encounter a variety of characters, such as the monkey shopkeeper and Dr. Possum, all of whom contribute to the story's lighthearted and adventurous spirit. This introduction sets the tone for a series of delightful tales that are sure to entertain young readers at bedtime.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Uncle Wiggily's Airship: Bedtime Stories
- Author credits: Garis, Howard Roger (1873–1962)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Balloons -- Juvenile fiction
- Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncle Wiggily (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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