Talking animals and living toys

16 books

Adventures in Toyland; What the Marionette Told MollyEdith King Hall · 1900A 1900 children's fantasy in which a little girl named Molly befriends a talking marionette in her aunt's toy shop, and the doll tells her a series of stories about the secret lives and adventures of toys.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

Old Granny FoxThornton W. Burgess · 1920A 1920 children's animal story by Thornton W. Burgess in which Granny and Reddy Fox, hungry during a hard winter, hunt for food around the Green Meadows and Green Forest, outwitting Farmer Brown's boy, Bowser the Hound, and other creatures.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Adventures of Jerry MuskratThornton W. Burgess · 1914A 1914 children's animal story by Thornton W. Burgess in which Jerry Muskrat, caught in a trap set by Farmer Brown's boy, joins the other creatures of the Smiling Pool and Laughing Brook as they seek Grandfather Frog's advice on dealing with the danger.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Adventures of Maya the BeeWaldemar Bonsels · 1922A 1922 illustrated children's fantasy novel about Maya, a curious young bee who leaves her hive to explore the world, meeting insects and other creatures while learning lessons about life, friendship, and her duties to the bee nation.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Adventures of Old Mr. ToadThornton W. Burgess · 1916A 1916 children's animal story in which Old Mr. Toad surprises neighbors like Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit by hurrying off to sing in the spring chorus at the Smiling Pool, leading them to follow and learn more about him.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Adventures of PinocchioCarlo Collodi · 1883A children's fantasy novel from 1883, translated from Italian, about a carpenter named Geppetto who carves a wooden marionette called Pinocchio, which comes to life and begins playing pranks on its maker.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Adventures of Reddy FoxThornton W. Burgess · 1913A 1913 children's animal story by Thornton W. Burgess in which young Reddy Fox, living with his wise Granny Fox, learns hunting tricks and lessons about boasting and overconfidence, often at odds with Farmer Brown, Bowser the Hound, and other meadow creatures.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Magic PuddingNorman Lindsay · 1918A 1918 illustrated children's fantasy by Norman Lindsay, this humorous tale follows Bunyip Bluegum, a tidy young bear who leaves home to see the world and joins a sailor and a penguin who own a magical, talkative pudding that regrows whenever it is eaten.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Second Jungle BookRudyard Kipling · 1895An 1895 short story collection by Rudyard Kipling that continues the Mowgli tales, following the boy raised by wolves as he lives among the Jungle People under the Law of the Jungle, alongside other animal stories and songs.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Story of Doctor DolittleHugh Lofting · 1920A 1920 illustrated children's fantasy novel by Hugh Lofting about Doctor John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, an animal-loving physician who learns to speak animal language and sets out on adventurous journeys abroad.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Velveteen RabbitMargery Williams Bianco · 1922This is a 1922 children's picture book by Margery Williams Bianco, illustrated by William Nicholson, about a stuffed velveteen rabbit who learns from the Skin Horse that a toy becomes real when a child truly loves it, and who becomes the beloved companion of a young boy.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Voyages of Doctor DolittleHugh Lofting · 1922An illustrated children's novel from 1922, narrated by Tommy Stubbins, a cobbler's son who becomes assistant to Doctor Dolittle, a naturalist who talks with animals, and joins him on voyages that lead to shipwreck and adventures among the Popsipetel people.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Wind in the WillowsKenneth Grahame · 1908A classic children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908, following the adventures of the Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Mr. Toad in riverside and countryside settings, beginning with the Mole abandoning spring cleaning to explore the riverbank.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard Adventures of the Rabbit Gentleman with the Mother Goose CharactersHoward Roger Garis · 1922A 1922 children's storybook by Howard Roger Garis in which Uncle Wiggily Longears, a rabbit gentleman, loses his bungalow in a fire and has adventures with Mother Goose nursery rhyme characters such as Old Mother Hubbard, Little Bo-Peep, and Jack and Jill.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

Winnie-the-PoohA. A. Milne · 1926A 1926 children's book by A. A. Milne telling stories about Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear who lives in the forest with Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, and other friends, whose adventures include hunting Woozles, losing tails, and expeditions to the North Pole.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

Wood Magic: A FableRichard Jefferies · 1881This 1881 fable by Richard Jefferies is a nature story set in a lush garden. It chronicles the detailed observations of a small boy named Sir Bevis as he interacts with the various insects and animals around him.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية