The Tale of Jolly Robin

"The Tale of Jolly Robin" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. This engaging tale follows the adventures of Jolly Robin, a young bird who learns to fly, finds food, and discovers the joys and challenges of life in the wild. The narrative emphasizes themes such as growing up, friendship, and the importance of laughter. In the story, Jolly Robin begins his life as a nestling with his siblings in Farmer Green's orchard. As he grows, he learns essential skills under the guidance of his parents, particularly focusing on flying and finding food. Throughout his journeys, Jolly encounters various other animals, including Jasper Jay, old Mr. Crow, and the shy Hermit Thrush. His character is marked by his cheery disposition and a knack for making others laugh, leading him to ponder how he might make a vocation out of laughter itself. Ultimately, Jolly Robin navigates a series of delightful and sometimes humorous experiences, from playful encounters with friends to humorous misunderstandings, representing the journey of youth filled with curiosity and adventure. (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.