[COMPLETE] Chunky, the Happy Hippo by Richard Barnum - ke

[silverquill]

Chunky, the Happy Hippo by Richard Barnum ( - ).

This project is in the catalog! Please listen here: https://librivox.org/chunky-the-happy-hippo-by-richard-barnum/

This is another in the Kneeland Animal Stories by Richard Barnum. Follow the many adventures of the little Chunky Hippo from his home in Africa to the circus. ( Larry Wilson)

• 1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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     Genres for the project: Children's Fiction/Animals & Nature
     
     Keywords that describe the book: africa, bedtime story, circus, childrens literature, hippotamus
     
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     Any questions?
     Please post below

[kathrinee]

I can set this up, Larry, I'll be back in a little bit with a MW

ETA:
Here we go

[BlakeSG]

Hello there,

Is there any possibility for me to be able to do this as a solo project? Not sure how to claim it as such.

Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you

Blake

[silverquill]

I can set this up, Larry, I'll be back in a little bit with a MW

ETA:
Here we go

Thank you!
MW is populated.

READERS and DPL most welcome!

[silverquill]

Hello there,

Is there any possibility for me to be able to do this as a solo project? Not sure how to claim it as such.

Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you

Blake

Hi, Blake!
Well, I set this up as a group project before I saw this note.
I would suggest recording a couple of chapters here, although I know you have done some in another project.
And/or if you want to try some proof listening, I'm looking for a DPL.

Now, there is another book in this series that I have waiting to launch.
If you think you're ready to do a solo, sent me a PM (private message) and I'll give you some guidance in setting it, or something else, as a solo.

[BlakeSG]

Thanks Larry

In this case please could I claim sections 1 and 2 from the current project.

I have sent you a PM re: Solo project (I am interested) as well as what a DPL is involved in.

Thanks again.

Blake

[silverquill]

Thanks Larry

In this case please could I claim sections 1 and 2 from the current project.

I have sent you a PM re: Solo project (I am interested) as well as what a DPL is involved in.

Thanks again.

Blake

Thanks!
You have the first two chapters.

[Shasta]

I woud like to claim Chapters 3 through 12.

[Shasta]

Reviewing the earlier notes, I see that you have set this book up as a group project, so please ignore my request to do Chapters 3 through 12.

I enjoy recording childrens books, preferably as a solo project. If you know of any that I could do, please let me know. Thank You.

[mleigh]

Might I have Chapters 8 and 9?

Thanks,

M

[silverquill]

Reviewing the earlier notes, I see that you have set this book up as a group project, so please ignore my request to do Chapters 3 through 12.

I enjoy recording childrens books, preferably as a solo project. If you know of any that I could do, please let me know. Thank You.

Ah, I thought that might be the case.

Well there is at least one other book in this series that recently popped up on Gutenberg that hasn't been recorded yet. Blake, who has the first two chapters, is also interested in doing a solo, so here is the link and it is up for grabs: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62020

I'll be glad to help either one of you if needed. Plenty to go around.

[silverquill]

Might I have Chapters 8 and 9?

Thanks,

M

Oh, yes, with pleasure!
Thank you.

[mleigh]

Oh Dear,

I just left Chunky in the ocean trying to swim to shore. I've got to find out what happens to him. Can I please have the following chapter as well. If is

Chapter 10, Chunky in the Circus.

THanks,

M

[silverquill]

Oh Dear,

I just left Chunky in the ocean trying to swim to shore. I've got to find out what happens to him. Can I please have the following chapter as well. If is

Chapter 10, Chunky in the Circus.

THanks,

M

You've got it!
Thank you.

[vivvexation]

May I please have chapters 3 and 4?