The jumping kangaroo and the apple butter cat by John Walker Harrington

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Author Harrington, John Walker, 1868-1952
Illustrator Condé, J. M.
Title The jumping kangaroo and the apple butter cat
Original Publication United States: McClure, Phillips & Co.,1900.
Note Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Jumping Jehosophat -- Yellow Lion and Hedgehog's scribbling -- The ant's aunt gives a picnic -- Their fat friend -- White Rabbit cheese scruple -- About the apple butter cat -- Gray Mouse's rich brother -- At the Church Mouse's circus -- Hoot Owl invents golf -- How Ugly Dog stopped the car -- Sly Fox gets his picture taken -- At Little Monkey's swimming school.
Credits Charlene Taylor 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.)
Summary "The Jumping Kangaroo and the Apple Butter Cat" by John W. Harrington is a whimsical children's book published in the early 20th century. This playful narrative is rich with imaginative tales featuring various anthropomorphic animals and their amusing adventures, capturing the essence of youthful curiosity and creativity. The book likely appeals to young readers exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and the joys of whimsical storytelling. The narrative unfolds through a series of enchanting tales that include characters such as Kerchug the leap frog, who faces a jumping contest against Jumping Jehosophat, the kangaroo, and the mischievous antics of Hedgehog, who enjoys writing playful insults. Each story features a blend of humor and valuable life lessons, as the characters engage in various escapades like picnics, swimming lessons, and even a circus. The charming illustrations complement the text, enhancing the experience for young readers and providing delightful visual context to the characters' adventures. Overall, Harrington's book is an engaging exploration of the joy found in stories and the bonds of friendship among its playful cast of animal characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 69117
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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