Billy Bunny and the Ting-a-Ling Telephone

David Cory's "Billy Bunny and the Ting-a-Ling Telephone" is a children's book that tells the story of a bunny who discovers a magical telephone that allows him to communicate with other animals. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and playful language, making it an enjoyable read for young readers.

By David Cory · First published 1986 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 594 words

First lines

Ting-a-ling went the telephone bell in Uncle Lucky Lefthindfoot's house, the kind old gentleman rabbit who was the uncle of Billy Bunny, you know.

And I only say this right here in case some little boy or girl should read this story without having seen all the million and one, or two, or three that have gone before.

What this Textopian page supports

Billy Bunny and the Ting-a-Ling Telephone is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Cory, dated 1986 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: David Cory
• Date: 1986 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy
• Length: 594 words
• Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is part of the 'Billy Bunny' series written for children, featuring child-friendly characters and themes.
• Adventure — Billy Bunny's experiences with the Ting-a-Ling Telephone provides elements of adventure throughout the book.
• Fantasy — The book includes anthropomorphic animal characters and a 'Ting-a-Ling Telephone', which leans towards the genre of fantasy.

Tags

children's literature · animal characters · adventure · friendship · imagination · telephone · bunny · fantasy · storytelling · humor · whimsical · illustrated

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• The Iceberg Express (1987)
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• Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers (1940)
• The Magic Soap Bubble (1978)
• Puss Junior and Robinson Crusoe (1792)
• Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse (1987)
• Hawk Eye (1970)
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