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Step into the whimsical world of Uncle Wiggily, a charming gentleman rabbit whose daily escapades teach kindness, caution, and the joys of friendship.
Originally published in 1912, these short stories are just the right length for children’s bedtime reading—entertaining enough to spark laughter and curiosity, yet easy for parents (or grandparents) to share without tiring. Filled with clever animal characters and inventive plots, each tale encourages simple morals (like “watch out for danger”) in a way that still resonates today.
Children over generations have adored the “funky old rabbit”—one reader remembers her father reading these stories every night, while another recalls looking forward to them each day during first-grade rest period.
Whether it’s nostalgia or fresh discovery, Uncle Wiggily’s Adventures continues to delight young listeners with its silly humor and vivid storytelling.
Title: Uncle Wiggily’s Adventures
Author: Howard R. Garis
Publication Date: 1912
Publisher: The Platt & Monk Co.
Format: Hardcover (orange boards)
Pages: 184
Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Language: English
Genre: Children’s Literature
Condition: Split in binding (all pages firmly attached), signed by a previous owner (see photos)
Howard R. Garis (1873–1962) was a prolific American author and journalist from Binghamton, New York. His very first Uncle Wiggily story was published in The Newark News in 1910, quickly becoming a hit.
For fifty years, new adventures appeared almost daily in nationally syndicated newspapers, charming audiences with their gentle morals and lively creativity.
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