Transcriber's Notes:
Duplicate chapter titles were removed.
Illustrations were transferred from their original locations to where the caption is mentioned in the text.
About This Book
The collection presents a set of short, gently comic tales about a neighborhood of anthropomorphic woodland animals who gather around the Hollow Tree. Episodes range from Jack Rabbit's recollections of schooldays and his affection for Bunty Bun to humorous misadventures involving Mr. 'Possum, Mr. Crow, Mr. 'Coon, and others; scenes mix practical jokes, small domestic crises, and celebratory events. Narrative voice is homey and conversational, slipping between storyteller framing and animal speech, while themes of friendship, community, and simple moral lessons are conveyed in affectionate, child-accessible vignettes.