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Richard Barnum
Books by Richard Barnum
Squinty the Comical Pig
This comical children's tale about the funny adventures of a funny pig written by an unknown author. The publisher has hired authors to write children's tales, and gave them "house names". The "name" of the author who wrote this tale is Richard Barnu...
Lightfoot, the Leaping Goat
Lightfoot is a delightful little goat who jumps from one adventure to another, some heroic some just mischief, but always a lot of fun. This is one of the Kneetime Animal Stories series written under the name of Richard Barnum.
Don, a Runaway Dog: His Many Adventures
Don was one of five little puppies. With his brothers and sisters he cuddled up close to Mrs. Gurr, the mother dog, to keep warm, for it was rather cool for little dogs, even though there was plenty of straw in the kennel, or house, where they lived....
Tamba, The Tame Tiger; His Many Adventures
In this tale, we meet Tamba, the Tame Tiger and follow his escape from the circus and search for something to eat.
Dido, the Dancing Bear: His Many Adventures
One of the Kneetime Animal Stories for children, Dido the Dancing Bear may seem unethical today, but when it was written in 1916, such spectacles were a relatively common and "harmless" entertainment, In this story, we follow Dido as he is caught, tr...
Slicko, the Jumping Squirrel
In the enchanting world of Whispering Woods, there exists a secret that will leave you breathless—a secret guarded by none other than Slicko, the Jumping Squirrel. Richard Barnum invites you on a thrilling adventure in his heartwarming tale, "Slicko,...
Mappo, the Merry Monkey
In the heart of the lush and enchanting Jungle Grove, a mischievous secret lurks in the treetops. "Mappo, the Merry Monkey" by Richard Barnum invites readers on a spellbinding adventure that begins with a tantalizing whisper among the leaves. The jun...
Nero, the Circus Lion
In the heart of the roaring 1920s, the circus comes alive with a secret that could change everything. In "Nero, the Circus Lion" by Richard Barnum, the mesmerizing world under the big top takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger arrives, u...
Tum Tum, the Jolly Elephant
Tum Tum is such a good-natured elephant, even through all his adventures. He is always so helpful, whether in his jungle home or in the circus, Tum Tum could be counted on to help everyone. That helpfulness got Tum Tum caught in the trap, but he m...
Blackie, A Lost Cat
Blackie is a coal black cat who lives with two children and their parents. One day she is led astray by a neighboring cat and decides to go for an adventure. Not knowing what to expect, she walks away from her cushion in the sun, plentiful food and...
Flop Ear, the Funny Rabbit
"Once upon a time, not so very many years ago, a family of rabbits lived in the woods near the top of a mountain. There were six in the family, counting Flop Ear, the funny rabbit, and I speak of him first because this story is going to be mostly abo...
Sharp Eyes, the Silver Fox
Sharp Eyes, the Silver Fox is another tale of adventure that follows a young silver fox from his birth in the woods of England, through training by his parents in how to survive, to some rather bad mistakes he makes leading to his capture and being p...
Chunky, the Happy Hippo
This is another in the Kneeland Animal Stories by Richard Barnum. Follow the many adventures of the little Chunky Hippo from his home in Africa to the circus. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Toto, the Bustling Beaver
Toto is the littlest beaver in his family and in the pond. He has much to experience and learn as he experiences the world and has adventures. A fun children's story that has many animals all chipping in to make life interesting for the newest beav...
Shaggo, the Mighty Buffalo
This is a story on the circus animal series by Richard Barnum. Follow adventures of Shaggo, The Mighty Buffalo from prairie to circus life. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Winkie, the Wily Woodchuck: Her Many Adventures
Winkie is a girl woodchuck that is always up for any adventure. And she and her sister Blinky have a lot of them as they scurry through the forest with their friends looking for things to eat and to have fun with. Winkie is not called the wily wood...
Tinkle, the Trick Pony
The Kneetime Animal Stories are charming children's stories about animals. The friends each have their own story, but make appearances in other books. In this tale, the clever Tinkle gets himself into trouble before being taken into the circus and me...
Squinty the Comical Pig: His Many Adventures
This story is all about the adventures of a pig named Squinty. - Summary by Natalia