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Arthur Scott Bailey, a prolific author of over forty childrens books, masterfully weaves tales centered around the enchanting worlds of animals, birds, and insects. His stories blend natural history with captivating narratives, earning the admiration of educators while delighting young readers with their charm and adventure.

Arthur Scott Bailey (1877 – 1949) was a prolific author of over forty childrens books, captivating young readers with his imaginative tales. The Newark Evening News praised his unique storytelling style, noting that he skillfully centered his plots around the enchanting worlds of animals, birds, and insects. By seamlessly weaving natural history into his narratives, Bailey earned the approval of educators while never compromising the intrigue for his young audience. He believed in challenging children with a rich vocabulary, understanding that they respond positively to the thrill of the ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Arthur Scott Bailey, a beloved Vermont native who crafted over forty delightful childrens books featuring a charming cast of animals, birds, and even insects. In The Tale of Solomon Owl, part of his captivating Tuck-Me-In Tales series, listeners are treated to a whimsical story that promises to entertain and inspire the imagination. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Dive into one of Baileys enchanting Sleepy-Time Tales featuring Timothy Turtle, a cantankerous old turtle navigating life by Black Creek. Follow Timothys delightful adventures as he crosses paths with a cast of charming characters, including Fatty Coon, Mr. Crow, Brownie Beaver, Peter Mink, Ferdinand Frog, and the curious local boy, Johnnie Green. (Summary by Robin Cotter)

Dive back into the enchanting world of Pleasant Valley with Insects, another delightful Tuck-Me-In book by Arthur Scott Bailey. Join Johnnie as he embarks on an adventure at the Green Farm, where he received a lamb from his father. The familiar cast of animals and birds from the beloved Tales series continues to bring life and charm to the valley, inviting listeners of all ages to explore their fascinating stories. - Summary by Lynda Marie Neilson

Dive into the enchanting world of Arthur Scott Bailey, a beloved author of over forty childrens books that bring the animal, bird, and insect realms to life. His tales, rich with natural history, engage young readers while earning the approval of educators. In The Tale of Brownie Beaver, join Brownie and his friends in Pleasant Valley as they navigate adventures, from safeguarding their homes against a freshet to the delightful surprise of receiving a weekly newspaper and the excitement of a new suit. (summary by Lucy Burgoyne)

Join Arthur Scott Bailey, a beloved Vermont native, as he brings to life a vibrant world of animals, birds, and even insects in his enchanting childrens stories. The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk, part of the delightful Tuck-Me-In Tales series, offers a charming blend of adventure and whimsy that is sure to entertain young listeners. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Dive into the delightful world of Handbook of Nature-Study, where Arthur Scott Bailey, renowned for his charming childrens animal tales, brings to life the amusing adventures of a Daddy Longlegs. Join him as he navigates the quirky dynamics of his animal friends—birds, chipmunks, and skunks—each trying to place him in their vibrant ecosystem. With humor and heart, these chapters promise to enchant both young and old. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

In Jay Bird Who Went Tame, Bailey crafts enchanting tales that immerse readers in the captivating worlds of animals, birds, and insects. Praised by the Newark Evening News, he seamlessly weaves natural history into his narratives, captivating young minds without underestimating their intelligence. By choosing words that challenge the average juvenile vocabulary, Bailey ignites a spark of curiosity in children, encouraging them to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world created by Arthur Scott Bailey, a beloved Vermont native who crafted over forty delightful childrens stories featuring a colorful cast of animals, birds, and insects. The Tale of Jasper Jay is one of the charming tales from his Tuck-Me-In Tales series, brought to life by the captivating narration of Michael Caine and the spirited performances of Michaila, Alana, and Emma Caine. Join us for a whimsical adventure that will entertain and inspire young listeners!

Many of his animal friends consider Grandfather Mole to be strange. It is not that he is strange but rather quite different from most of them. Grandfather Mole spends most of his time in his favorite place, underground. He loves digging and nature has equipped him with the body, legs, and feet to dig. Surprisingly, he can also swim quite well. Because Grandfather Mole spends so much time underground, he has very poor eyesight and hearing.

"The Tale of Ferdinand Frog" is a somewhat short story about a typical frog who has an amazingly wide mouth and queer, bulging eyes. Ferdinand is somewhat unflappable and hard to anger. Like many of Bailey's characters, he believes that others need to able to do the things he does. Like all frogs, his tongue is attached at the front so he can catch insects and Ferdinand doesn't understand why other's tongues aren't attached like his.

Brownie Beaver lives in a village near Farmer Green's house. It is a different village than you and I would live in. All the houses are built in a pond. And all their doors are underwater. But that doesn't matter because they are all good swimmers. So begins The Tale of Brownie Beaver as we are introduced to beavers and other pond dwellers. Arthur Bailey, the author, gives each of water creatures a personality and like any good children's book, teaches us about their behaviors while promoting good moral values.

Chirpy Cricket loves to fiddle. He thinks everyone he meets should. However, as Chirpy meets other critters near Farmer Green's house, he learns that not everyone who fiddles sounds the same as he does. Along the way, he meets some strange crickets like the Mole Cricket who never comes above ground. Or the Cricket Frog who chirps like cricket but is really from the frog family. (Did you know there are over 900 species of crickets?) We also learn about some of the predators of crickets and how they hunt. But mostly, this story is about Chirpy.

In the enchanting Tuck-Me-In series, Arthur Scott Bailey crafts delightful Tales that bring to life the adventures of animals and birds, perfect for bedtime reading. Join Grumpy Weasel and his charming friends, including Jimmy Rabbit and Mr. Crow—featured in other tales—as they navigate the wonders and challenges of Pleasant Valley. (Lynda Marie Neilson)

This is a new edition of “The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit,” originally published in 1916 by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, New York. Part of the project Bedtime-Tales Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of the classic work published in 1916—not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Pen House Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. The eBook edition was designed in an elegant style and set to take full advantage of the readers' features. Jimmy Rabbit ...

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This is a new edition of “The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit,” originally published in 1916 by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, New York. Part of the project Bedtime-Tales Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of the classic work published in 1916—not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Pen House Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. The eBook edition was designed in an elegant style and set to take full advantage of the readers' features. Jimmy Rabbit ...

This is a new edition of “The Tale of Jolly Robin,” originally published in 1917 by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, New York. Part of the project Bedtime-Tales Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of the classic work published in 1917—not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Pen House Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. There was a time when Jolly Robin was just a nestling. With two brothers and one sister, all of them, like him, much spotted ...