Howard R. Garis

Howard R. Garis was a prolific American author best known for his charming children's stories and adventure tales. Born in 1873, Garis had a knack for captivating young readers with his imaginative narratives and relatable characters. His most famous creation, the beloved series featuring the character Uncle Wiggily, delighted children for generations with its whimsical plots and moral lessons. Garis's writing often reflected the innocence and wonder of childhood, making his stories timeless treasures in the realm of children's literature.

Throughout his career, Garis penned numerous books and stories, showcasing his versatility and creativity. His works invite readers into a world filled with adventure, humor, and heart, encouraging them to explore their imaginations. Whether you’re revisiting his tales or discovering them for the first time, Garis's storytelling magic is sure to resonate. Dive into his enchanting stories in the app and let the adventures unfold!

Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard

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Uncle Wiggily Longears, an old bunny gentleman now stricken with rheumatism and getting around with a cane, still is quite active. In these …

Uncle Wiggily's Adventures

Read by Daryl Wor


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Due to Uncle Wiggily's rheumatism being so very bad, Dr. Possum prescribes a journey to help him move around, have a change of air, and a go…

Uncle Wiggily in the Woods

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Howard Garis, one of the most prolific children's writers of the 20th century, is credited with writing over 1500 Uncle Wiggily stories. In …

Curly and Floppy Twistytail (The Funny Piggie Boys)

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The adventures of two little pig boys and their mom and dad. "Once upon a time, not so very many years ago, in the days when there wer…

Uncle Wiggily's Travels

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This is the second of 79 Uncle Wiggily books published and contains another selection of bedtime stories from those originally published in …

Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars

Read by Donald Cummings


Howard R. Garis and Lester Chadwick



"Baseball Joe" Matson has recently moved to Riverside with his family, in this opening volume of Baseball Joe series. Joe is a wid…

Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble

Read by Walt Allan


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The Wibblewobble family of ducks appear in a series of 31 bedtime stories - one for each day of the month - written by Howard R. Garis. Each…

Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland

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Howard Garis, one of the most prolific children's writers of the 20th century, is credited with writing over 1500 Uncle Wiggily stories. In …

Uncle Wiggily's Fortune

Read by Lee Smalley


Howard R. Garis



Uncle Wiggily Longears is the main character of a series of children's stories by American author Howard R. Garis. He began writing the stor…

Baseball Joe on the School Nine

Read by Donald Cummings


Howard R. Garis and Lester Chadwick



"Baseball Joe" Matson's great ambition is to go to boarding school and play on the school team, in this second volume of the Baseb…

Sammie and Susie Littletail

Read by Clarica


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Once upon a time there lived in a small house built underneath the ground two curious little folk, with their father, their mother, their un…

Uncle Wiggily on the Farm

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Uncle Wiggily is not feeling very well and Dr. Possum suggests a unique treatment. He tells Uncle Wiggily that he needs to get out in the co…

Uncle Wiggily's Automobile

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The irrepressible Uncle Wiggily falls ill and Dr. Possum prescribes "an automobile drive before every meal". thus Uncle Wiggly bu…

Baseball Joe at Yale

Read by Donald Cummings


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"Baseball Joe" Matson's great ambition is to become a professional baseball pitcher. The Baseball Joe series follows his career as…

Uncle Wiggily's Story Book

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Dear Children:This is a quite different book from any others you may have read about me. In this volume I have some adventures with real chi…

Rick and Ruddy

Read by Allyson Hester


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This delightful story is full of ups and downs involving a young boy and his dog, "a gift from the sea". The adventures range from…

Umboo, The Elephant

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in a circus? What if, rather than choosing to be in one, you were captured and taken away from…

Uncle Wiggily's Fortune (version 2)

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Howard Garis, one of the most prolific children's writers of the 20th century, is credited with writing over 1500 Uncle Wiggily stories, ori…

Daddy Takes Us Skating

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Hal and Mabel's Daddy knows everything - how a thermometer works, what makes a car go, why we get warm when we run. It's a cold and icy even…

Baseball Joe in the Central League

Read by Donald Cummings


Howard R. Garis and Lester Chadwick



"Baseball Joe" Matson's great ambition is to become a professional baseball pitcher. The Baseball Joe series follows his career as…

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