Episode 240: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the First

In which we meet the Peerybingles, Boxer, a poor toymaker, a crabby toymaker, an unusual parcel and ... the cricket.

Episode 240, Cricket on the Hearth 1
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
• This story is in the public domain.
• The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

Lagniappe

• The Man Who Invented Christmas