Ellis Parker Butler
Ellis Parker Butler was an American author. He was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story "Pigs Is Pigs", in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs, which soon start proliferating exponentially. His most famous character was Philo Gubb.
An experiment in gyro-hats
When a hat maker invents a special hat to help his daughter's clumsy suitor, hilarious antics and surprising results ensue.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Many happy returns of the day!
Explore a comical viewpoint that encourages everyone to celebrate the joy of living instead of lamenting the passing of time on birthdays.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Swatty: A Story of Real Boys
Three young friends, skipping school for a river adventure, plunge into a whirlwind of danger and community uproar.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Kilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agent
** In the heart of Iowa, a book agent juggles selling encyclopedias with courting a captivating woman, leading to comical love and sales tactics.
By Ellis Parker Butler
The Incubator Baby
** In a time of changing medical ideas, a baby's journey from incubator to finding genuine affection reveals that love cannot be calculated.
By Ellis Parker Butler
The Great American Pie Company
In a small town, two rivals’ pie-selling competition turns into a hilarious scheme to take over the world, one pie at a time.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Pigs is Pigs
A rigid agent and a frustrated customer engage in a battle of wills over the classification of guinea pigs, leading to an explosion of comical proportions when an inflexible adherence to rules leads to an uncontrollable situation.
By Ellis Parker Butler
How It Feels to Be Fifty
Discover how life truly begins at fifty, with youthful energy and excitement for the journey ahead.
By Ellis Parker Butler
In Pawn
A lazy father with saintly aspirations and a son caught in mischief learn difficult lessons about responsibility and growing up.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Solander's Radio Tomb
A millionaire’s ambition to spread wisdom from beyond the grave hilariously backfires when his radio tomb starts broadcasting comedy, emptying the cemetery he hoped to make a beacon of enlightenment.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective
A clumsy paper-hanger's dream of becoming a detective leads to hilarious chaos when he uncovers his roommate's scheme to swindle someone.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Goat-Feathers
Find out how silly distractions can stop you from reaching your real goals, and how to avoid them.
By Ellis Parker Butler
The Jack-Knife Man
Amidst the solitude of river life, a craftsman's quiet existence is upended by unexpected connections and a storm that reveals his capacity for kindness.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Red Head and Whistle Breeches
From facing down bullies to leading a state, one boy's journey reveals that even the most embarrassing moments can pave the way to unexpected greatness, while another boy's courage leads to a life-changing downfall.
By Ellis Parker Butler
The Cheerful Smugglers
To fund their baby's future, a family hilariously taxes everything entering their home, testing their sanity and patience when guests arrive.
By Ellis Parker Butler
That Pup
A chaotic dog's wild antics spark uproarious debate and unexpected camaraderie among neighbors.
By Ellis Parker Butler
The Revolt: A Play In One Act
In a school for young women, a rebellion brews as students hilariously challenge old-fashioned expectations, trading aprons for pirate gear.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Dominie Dean: A Novel
A young minister's arrival in a small town ignites a battle between love, duty, and reputation as he finds himself drawn to two very different women.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Mike Flannery On Duty and Off
In this story, a hardworking express agent tries to maintain order and dignity while handling bizarre shipments and eccentric personalities, against all odds and much hilarity.
By Ellis Parker Butler
Perkins of Portland: Perkins The Great
Get ready to laugh as a self-proclaimed advertising genius tries to make a fortune selling outrageous products with even more outrageous schemes.
By Ellis Parker Butler