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Funny Book #1 (1942)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1942 · 69 pages

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ContinueFunny Book #2 →
Contains 6 stories
Untitled story
6 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Untitled story
7 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
The Magic Soap Bubble
5 pp · children; fantasy
Bobby Baxter IIIP.Q. Quince

A young bug named Bobby Baxter III gets tangled up in a dispute with his friend over a treasured find, leading to a wild chain of mishaps that tests the bonds of friendship. When the truth behind the prize comes to light, Bobby learns that sometimes the real reward is understanding what truly matters. This charming fantasy tale, published in Funny Book #1 in 1942, captures the spirited adventures of its mischievous protagonist with humor and heart.

Su Lin Comes to America
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Ruth HarknessSu Lin

Ruth Harkness sets out into 1930s China to accomplish what few have dared: finding and capturing a giant panda alive, despite her husband's death on a similar quest and the country's bandits, civil war, and government obstacles. When her expedition finally locates a tiny baby panda in a hollow tree, she names it Su Lin and faces a new challenge—getting the precious animal out of China and back to America. This true story captures an audacious woman's determination to bring one of the world's rarest creatures home alive.

Puffer the Great
4 pp · children

Puffer the Great, a harmonica-playing orphan boy, dreams of bringing joy to his small town, but the townspeople keep chasing him away—until his talent for sound effects catches the ear of a radio producer who's desperate for his help. When Puffer's harmonica magic solves an impossible problem, the whole town finally sees him for what he truly is. A heartwarming tale about how persistence and a little bit of musical talent can change everything, even in a place so small it's hardly on the map.

Alice in Wonderland
20 pp · children; fantasy · script ? (adaptation)
AliceWhite RabbitCaterpillarDuchessCheshire CatMarch HareMad HatterQueen of HeartsMock TurtleGryphonKing of Hearts

In this 1942 classic from Funny Book #1, Alice follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole into a whimsical world where she changes size, chats with the enigmatic Caterpillar, shares riddles with the Cheshire Cat, and joins the Mad Hatter in a chaotic tea party. After a wild game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts and a bewildering trial, she awakens to discover her entire adventure was a dream.

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