The Tale of Grumpy Weasel Sleepy-Time Tales

"The Tale of Grumpy Weasel" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children’s narrative written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale unfolds in the charming setting of Pleasant Valley and centers around the misadventures of Grumpy Weasel, a quick and ill-natured creature whose temper and cunning make him a notable character among the woodland animals. The story is imbued with moral lessons and highlights themes of friendship, acceptance, and the consequences of one's actions. The book narrates various escapades of Grumpy Weasel as he interacts with other forest dwellers, including Mr. Crow, Jimmy Rabbit, and Mr. Meadow Mouse. Grumpy's quick temper and sly behavior lead him into humorous confrontations, such as his ill-fated race against Jimmy Rabbit, which only ends in embarrassment for Grumpy. Throughout the story, Grumpy Weasel's character evolves as he faces the repercussions of his actions and interacts with others who both fear and challenge him. The engaging plot, enriched by whimsical illustrations, makes this tale enjoyable for children, teaching that kindness and understanding can win over grumpiness and isolation. (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.