Uncle Wiggily's silk hat : or, A tall silk hat may be stylish and also useful;…
"Uncle Wiggily's Silk Hat: or, A Tall Silk Hat May Be Stylish and Also Useful" by Howard R. Garis is a charming children's book written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale features Uncle Wiggily, a kindhearted bunny gentleman, as he embarks on various adventures that showcase the practicality and charm of his tall silk hat. The book likely serves as a playful exploration of friendship, problem-solving, and the importance of
being resourceful. In this book, Uncle Wiggily encounters a series of fun and whimsical situations that highlight the usefulness of his hat. From saving milk for Susie Littletail to bailing water out of a leaky boat, Uncle Wiggily's hat proves invaluable. Throughout the stories, Uncle Wiggily demonstrates kindness and cleverness, illustrating lessons about helping others and using one's resources creatively. The book is punctuated with lighthearted illustrations, making it an engaging read for young audiences, filled with humor and delightful antics that ensure the worries of the day are forgotten. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Uncle Wiggily's silk hat : or, A tall silk hat may be stylish and also useful; and How Uncle Wiggily brought home company without telling Nurse Jane; also How Uncle Wiggily tried to make salt water taffy
Original Publication
New York: Charles E. Graham & Co, 1919, copyright 1922, copyright 1924.
Credits
Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, Southern Illinois University, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.