The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad by Thornton W. Burgess ~ Full Audiobook [family]

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad by Thornton W. Burgess audiobook.

Genre: family

In The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad, Thornton W. Burgess invites listeners into the Green Meadows and the Smiling Pool, where a small, warty, wide-mouthed fellow becomes the center of big curiosity and bigger trouble. Old Mr. Toad is not fast like Peter Rabbit, not fierce like Reddy Fox, and not flashy like some of the birds, but he has his own quiet strengths and a stubborn determination to live his life in peace. When newcomers and old neighbors begin to wonder about his strange looks, his nighttime wanderings, and his mysterious ways, Old Mr. Toad finds himself misunderstood, teased, and sometimes hunted. As he searches for food, avoids sharp-eyed enemies, and navigates the shifting dangers of meadow and roadside, he must rely on patience, caution, and a few surprising tricks. Along the way, familiar friends and rivals from Burgess' woodland world appear, turning each chapter into a lively episode of close calls, clever escapes, and hard-earned wisdom. Warm, playful, and gently instructive, this classic tale celebrates nature, resilience, and the value of being judged by character rather than appearance.

For ad-free listening try our premium subscription

Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:05:17) Chapter 02

(00:09:50) Chapter 03

(00:13:59) Chapter 04

(00:18:15) Chapter 05

(00:21:50) Chapter 06

(00:25:56) Chapter 07

(00:30:41) Chapter 08

(00:35:07) Chapter 09

(00:40:52) Chapter 10

(00:45:01) Chapter 11

(00:49:39) Chapter 12

(00:53:41) Chapter 13

(01:00:34) Chapter 14

(01:06:47) Chapter 15

(01:13:15) Chapter 16

(01:17:20) Chapter 17

(01:21:40) Chapter 18

(01:26:00) Chapter 19

(01:31:17) Chapter 20

(01:36:27) Chapter 21

(01:40:32) Chapter 22

(01:45:28) Chapter 23

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices