The Tale of the The Muley Cow Slumber-Town Tales

"The Tale of the Muley Cow" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's story written during the early 20th century. This charming tale is part of the "Slumber-Town Tales" series, which features the adventures of various anthropomorphized farm animals, aiming to delight young readers aged three to eight. The primary topic revolves around the daily life of a cow named Muley and her relationships with her owner, Johnnie Green, and her fellow barnyard companions. In this narrative, the Muley Cow finds herself as the centerpiece of attention for young Johnnie Green, who has recently been given the responsibility of caring for her. As Johnnie learns to milk her, the story unfolds to explore themes of ownership, friendship, and the dynamics of farm life. The tale highlights Muley's experiences, showcasing her personality as she deals with jealousy from other farm animals, her humorous interactions with characters like old Mr. Crow, and the challenges presented when Farmer Green attempts to modify her routine with a milking machine. Through engaging escapades, Bailey conveys valuable lessons about kindness, responsibility, and acceptance, all wrapped in lighthearted humor suitable for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Arthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.