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Calling All Kids #2 (1946)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1946 · 52 pages

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Contains 8 stories
Untitled story
6 pp · fantasy
Twinkle
His Trip to Africa
6 pp · anthropomorphic-funny animals
Marco Polo BearBobby Beaver

Marco Polo Bear and his errand boy Bobby Beaver board their magic linoleum rug for a wild journey to the jungles of Africa, where they brave crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and torrential rains in search of the legendary big cats. With the help of native guides and a tense encounter on the African veldt, the two explorers learn firsthand why lions earn their fearsome reputation. Back home at their general store, they discover that their own pet Tommy the cat is far gentler than his wild African cousins.

Jim and Judy Help the Painter
6 pp
JimJudy

When Jim and Judy volunteer to help Mr. Olsen paint their playroom, their good intentions quickly spiral into chaos—a knocked-over paint pail, a mischievous pet making off with the paintbrush, and a ladder mishap that sends the poor painter scrambling for peace and quiet. By the time their well-meaning efforts are through, Mr. Olsen has had quite enough "help," and Jim and Judy discover their playroom has become the site of an unexpected mess that demands a fresh start.

The Soldier's Hat
2 pp
The Soldier

The Soldier worries he has nothing suitable to wear to the ball—specifically, no proper hat—until a helpful maiden rushes upstairs and returns with one that's good as new. Now properly outfitted, The Soldier is ready to escort his companion to the dance at half-past eight.

The Surprise Visitor
4 pp
Peggy

Peggy receives a handcrafted doll house for her birthday, complete with furniture her father has built for her—but she's not the only one who discovers it appealing. When a tiny mouse who's already made himself at home in the little house crosses paths with Peggy and her dolls, an unexpected friendship blossoms that transforms her playtime into something even more special than she imagined.

The Shoemaker and the Elves
6 pp
Freckles

Freckles narrates a timeless tale of a poor shoemaker whose fortunes change when mysterious elves mysteriously finish his shoes each night, transforming him from pauper to merchant. But when Freckles imagines herself in the shoemaker's shoes—literally—she devises a scheme to keep the magical helpers around, with results that blur the line between daydream and reality.

The Lonely Tomato
4 pp

A lonely tomato finds itself rejected by both the vegetable pot and the fruit bowl, unsure where it truly belongs—until an unlikely friendship with a small pan offers an unexpected path forward.

Deliver the Goods
5 pp · anthropomorphic-funny animals
PugCurly

Pug and Curly set out to deliver a load of nuts to Aunt Chloe to help flood victims, but their journey down the river proves anything but straightforward—what should be simple becomes a comedic obstacle course of mishaps, mud, and unexpected helpers. With a resourceful beaver and a creative use of a bird's nest, the two friends discover that the "easy way" isn't always what you'd expect. A charming tale of determination and friendship that proves even the smallest delivery can turn into quite the adventure.

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