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Calling All Kids #8 (1947)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1947 · 51 pages

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Contains 8 stories
Untitled story
6 pp · humor
Twinkle
Philippine Islands
5 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Marco Polar Bear

Marco Polar Bear and his errand boy Bobby hop aboard their magic linoleum rug and voyage to the Philippine Islands to uncover where coconut milk really comes from. Along the way, they navigate rice paddies, encounter a carabao, weather tropical storms and earthquakes, and learn the tricks of coconut harvesting from resourceful island climbers. It's a globe-trotting adventure that answers Bobby's curiosities while introducing young readers to the sights and surprises of a fascinating part of the world.

The Winner
2 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Harry HareTom Tortoise

Harry Hare challenges Tom Tortoise to settle an old debate with an ice-skate race across the pond, convinced that hares are naturally faster than tortoises. But when a stray hockey stick sends Tom spinning toward the finish line during the race, the tortoise clinches an unexpected victory—proving that sometimes luck matters more than speed.

The Horse with Music in Him
6 pp · animal
Flavius

Flavius is no ordinary horse—he's got a music box built right into him, and his enchanting melodies draw children from all around to watch him prance in the meadow. But pride gets the better of him, and when he refuses to give rides and dismisses the stable boy's warnings about a loose key, Flavius learns a hard lesson about what really matters. A charming tale about humility and kindness, set in 1947.

Pug and Curly Explore a House
5 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals

When two squirrels stumble upon a house while searching for peanuts, they end up on a hilarious misadventure through the place—tumbling into a mailbox, getting stuck in a washing machine, and narrowly escaping a freezer before discovering what they were really looking for. This funny tale captures the chaos that unfolds when Pug and Curly's curiosity gets the better of them in "Pug and Curly Explore a House," a romp that reminds you why animals and houses make for perfect comedy material.

Who Am I?
2 pp · script Hilda Holt

A young dog named Scotty can't resist getting into mischief during his mother's wash day, tumbling through soap suds and chasing balls across freshly cleaned laundry. When a strange dog suddenly appears in the yard, Scotty discovers that all his curious troublemaking has actually prepared him for something important. Written by Hilda Holt, this 1947 story celebrates how even a mischievous pup's antics can lead to an unexpected moment of courage.

Untitled story
5 pp · animal
Scotty
Waking the Bugler
6 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Randy Rooster

Randy Rooster lands his dream job as the farm's new waker-upper, but his rival Monty Mockingbird is determined to steal it—and Randy's a dangerously heavy sleeper. When an alarm clock saves the day, Randy and Monty race to reach the fence first and prove who deserves the job.

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