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Calling All Kids #7

Feb 1947 · Parents' Magazine Press · 0.10 USD
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This anthology issue contains multiple stories and features including "Twinkle: The Star That Came Down From Heaven," in which a child character searches a marketplace for coffee beans with animal companions; "Marco Polar Bear" and "Bobby Beaver" comic strips; and a story about a baby parade where monkey judges select the prettiest baby animal from various mothers parading with their offspring, including a baby elephant, camel, and deer. The issue also features a narrative involving toys that mysteriously come to life and speak to each other, with characters including a clown doll and references to a blue moon. Additional content includes puzzles, games, and various illustrated stories typical of a children's anthology comic published by Parents' Magazine Press.

Contains 8 stories
Untitled story
6 pp
The Show-Off
4 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

When an audience gathers to watch the amazing acrobatic feats of the Three Pooches, one cocky dog named Terry can't resist heckling from the sidelines—and when challenged to prove he's as talented as the performers, he barges onto the stage with disastrous results. As Terry disrupts act after act with his clumsy antics, the acrobats must decide whether to teach the show-off a lesson or simply get back to the show.

Untitled Humor story
7 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
The Gallant Tailor
6 pp · Fantasy

A clever little tailor with a reputation for strength embarks on a quest for fortune, armed with nothing but quick wits and a sign proclaiming he struck seven at a blow—a boast born not from giant-slaying, but from swatting flies away from his jelly. When he encounters an actual giant and a series of contests ensue, the tailor must rely on cunning and deception to hold his own against impossible odds. A spirited fairy-tale adventure that proves brains can outmatch brawn, even when you're facing someone ten times your size.

Coming Through the Rye
2 pp

A young woman finds herself the object of attention from several admiring lads as she makes her way through the rye, set to the tune of the classic Scottish song. With her confident spirit and charm, she navigates the attentions headed her way in this charming musical tale from 1947.

Flip-Flap and the Crying Hyena
4 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

When Flip-Flap the seal visits his friend Happy the laughing hyena on a cold winter day, he discovers that Happy has stopped laughing and started crying—leaving the zoo keepers and visiting children at a loss for how to cheer him up. Determined to help, Flip-Flap ventures across the icy ground toward Happy's cage, with unexpectedly hilarious results that bring joy back to the zoo.

Once in a Blue Moon
6 pp · Children, Fantasy

One magical night, a mysterious blue moon shines down on little Dottie and Dick's toys—and suddenly, they all come alive and begin to act in the most extraordinary ways imaginable. As the clock strikes and the toys run wild with newfound freedom, the children witness everything from a tap-dancing turtle to a train that takes flight, all while the blue moon works its peculiar magic on their beloved playthings. By morning, Dottie and Dick are left wondering whether the whole enchanted night was real or simply a wonderful dream.

Pug and Curly Play the Hard Way
5 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Two playful squirrels, Pug and Curly, decide to try their paws at the school playground after watching kids have all the fun—but they quickly discover that swings, seesaws, slides, and water fountains don't quite cooperate when you're a squirrel. Watch as these determined critters tumble through one mishap after another, learning a valuable lesson about knowing when to stick with what works best.

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