02714cam a22003853u 4500 21049 UtSlPG 20260610133503.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-04-12 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection" by Howard R. Garis is a children's adventure story written in the early 20th century. The book follows the escapades of the Curlytop siblings—Teddy, Janet, and their younger brother William, affectionately known as Trouble—who venture to their great-uncle Toby’s house where they encounter an unexpected collection of pets, including trick dogs, a monkey, a parrot, and even an alligator. This lively narrative appeals to young readers with its delightful exploration of family, imagination, and the sometimes chaotic interactions between children and animals. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the Curlytops as they play on the banks of a brook, engaging in imaginative games with their toy ships. The tranquil playtime is interrupted when they receive a letter from their Uncle Toby announcing that he has gone away and left his peculiar collection of pets for them to take care of. As their adventure unfolds, the children navigate the chaos of their new responsibilities, including Trouble's antics, the excitement of caring for various animals, and the peculiar circumstances that arise with Uncle Toby's "collection." The opening chapters lay a foundation for the adventures that await the Curlytops, suggesting a tale filled with humor and excitement that will engage young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Parrots -- Juvenile fiction Monkeys -- Juvenile fiction Pets -- Juvenile fiction Alligators -- Juvenile fiction Reptiles -- Juvenile fiction Greene, Julia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21049 62275 62275