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As they entered the vibrant field of red clover, a charming scene unfolded. Peppery Polly Bumblebee quickly settled on a clover-top, her long tongue diving deep into the sweet nectar within the blossom. For a while, she worked diligently in silence, completely absorbed in her task. After all, how could she speak while savoring the delicious heart of a clover flower? (Inspired by The Tale of Freddy Firefly)

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 ...

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.

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.

Step into the enchanting world of Pleasant Valley, where delightful creatures and captivating adventures await, brought to life by the beloved American author Arthur Scott Bailey. The Tale of Paddy Muskrat is a charming addition to his Sleep-Time Tales series, crafted especially for young listeners. Join us as we follow the whimsical journey of the laziest resident of the valley and discover the twists of fate that make life so entertaining. - Summary by Bill Turns Prooflisteners KevinS and MaryinArkansas

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.

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.

"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.

Paddy Muskrat lives in the millpond near Farmer Green's house with his wife, Mrs. Paddy Muskrat. He tends to get into trouble by saying and doing things that others do not understand, which occasionally causes problems with Mrs. Paddy. For example, when Paddy says he has fish to fry, which means he is very busy, others in the millpond interpret his words to mean it is eating fish they believe belong to them. Patty believes the millpond belongs to him and is never happy when others come to swim in it, especially Johnny Green and his friends.

Reddy Woodpecker is new to Pleasant Valley. Flying over Pleasant Valley one day, he decided to land and decided that it would be a good place for him to live. Reddy was strange to his new neighbors and some were rude and did not make him feel welcome but Reddy took it all in stride. As with all of Arthur Scott Bailey's animal stories, there are lessons to be learned about real life. For example, when Reddy met Cuffy Bear and they went hunting for grubs together, we learn about greed. Children are also introduced to new and different kinds of birds and their nesting and eating habits.

Solomon Owl lives in Pleasant Valley. As with most owls, he is a loner. He doesn't have many friends and instead, often sees others smaller than him as food rather than friends. We discover how Solomon deals with other animals in the Pleasant Valley woods such as Mr. Frog the Tailor, Cousin Screecher, Fatty Coon, Mr. Crow, noisy Jasper Jay, and Aunt Polly Woodchuck the herb doctor. The characters in Bailey's books can be grumpy and predatory and will bite when aroused. Traditional virtues - honesty, reliability, loyalty, perseverance - are encouraged and rewarded.

Jolly Robin is a happy go lucky bird. He does tend, however, to stick his nose into other animals' business and believes that perhaps, they should sing or act like him. For example, Jolly believes that the way he sings is the best way and other birds should sound like he does. Jolly tries to convince some they should change their tune. Since many things in the world are new to him, he also sometimes makes and spreads mistakes to his acquaintances with some unpredictable events.

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.

The first book in Arthur Scott Bailey's Sleepy Time Tales....