The Tale Of Grandfather Mole

"The Tale of Grandfather Mole" is a children's book written by Arthur Scott Bailey. Arthur Scott Bailey was an American author known for his numerous children's books featuring animal characters and their adventures. "The Tale of Grandfather Mole" is part of his "Sleepy-Time Tales" series, which includes stories about various animals and their escapades. In this particular book, the central character is Grandfather Mole, an elderly mole who lives underground. The story revolves around Grandfather Mole and his experiences as he navigates the subterranean world. Young readers are taken on a journey with Grandfather Mole as he encounters various challenges and makes new friends in the underground world. Arthur Scott Bailey's stories often contain moral lessons and values that are suitable for young readers. "The Tale of Grandfather Mole" is likely to include themes of perseverance, friendship, and the importance of family. Through the adventures of Grandfather Mole, Bailey provides an engaging and educational experience for children. While "The Tale of Grandfather Mole" may not be as well-known as some other classic children's books, it remains a charming and wholesome addition to the genre, and it is part of Arthur Scott Bailey's larger body of work that has entertained and educated generations of young readers.

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Arthur Scott Bailey (1877 to 1949) was the author of more than forty children's books. Bailey's writing has been described thusly by the Newark Evening News: "Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator's approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers. He made it a habit to never 'write down' to children and frequently used words beyond the average juvenile vocabulary, believing that youngsters respond to the stimulus of the unfamiliar."

Grandfather Mole lived underground where it was dark and cool. He was digger and a feisty fighter when unwelcome visitors invaded his home with many tunnels. Still, he had to be careful above ground and with his poor eyesight avoided going up during the daytime. For above ground, there were owls and hawks! Another delightful chapter book, ideal for bedtime adventures by Arthur Scott Bailey and illustrated by Harry L. Smith, presented for a new generation of young readers and for little hands to hold and to love. Recommended for ages 3-8 years old.

A very quick and cute animal story for young children.There was a queer old person that lived in Farmer Green's garden. Nobody knew exactly how long he had made his home there because his neighbors seldom saw him. Those that were acquainted with him called him Grandfather Mole. And the reason why his friends didn't meet him oftener was because he spent most of his time underground. Grandfather Mole's house was in a mound at one end of the garden. He had made the house himself, for he was a great digger.

Sleepy-Time Tales for Boys and Girls ages 4 to 8

Arthur Scott Bailey (November 16, 1877 - October 17, 1949) was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States. His father 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. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi (with which he was very active through at least 1915; he joined the organization's Catalogue Committee in 1914 as a vice chairman, after the resignation of Dr. Alexander Duane).

THERE was a queer old person that lived in Farmer Green's garden. Nobody knew exactly how long he had made his home there because his neighbors seldom saw him. He might have been in the garden a whole summer before anybody set eyes on him.Those that were acquainted with him called him Grandfather Mole. And the reason why his friends didn't meet himp. 2 oftener was because he spent most of his time underground. Grandfather Mole's house was in a mound at one end of the garden. He had made the house himself, for he was a great digger. And Mr. Meadow Mouse often remarked that it had more halls than any other dwelling he had ever seen. He had visited it when Grandfather Mole was away from home, so he knew what it was like.Some of those halls that Mr. Meadow Mouse mentioned ran right out beneath the surface of the garden. Grandfather Mole had dug them for a certain purpose. Through them he made his way in the darkness, whenever he was hungry (which was most of the time, for he had a huge appetite!). And when he took an underground stroll he was almost sure to find a few angleworms, which furnished most of his meals.p. 3To be sure, he did not despise a grub-if he happened to meet one-nor a cutworm nor a wire-worm.The wonder of it was that Grandfather Mole ever found anything to eat, for the old gentleman was all but blind. The only good Grandfather Mole's eyes did him was to let him tell darkness from light. They were so small that his neighbors claimed he hadn't any at all.Another odd thing about this odd person was his ears. The neighbors said they couldn't see them, either. But they were in his head, even if they didn't show. And Grandfather Mole himself sometimes remarked that he didn't know how he could have burrowed as he did if he had been forever getting dirt in his eyes and ears. He seemed quite satisfied to be just as he was.And he used to say that he didn'tp. 4 know what good eyes were to anyone whether he was under the ground or on top of it!Liking to dig as he did, he certainly had nothing to complain about. His long nose was as good as a drill. And his front legs were just long enough so that he could reach his large, spade-like feet beyond his nose and throw the dirt back. His fur lay 4in one direction as easily as in another, never troubling him in the least when he was boring his way through the dry, loose soil of Farmer Green's garden.So in spite of what might seem great drawbacks to others, Grandfather Mole was contented with his lot. The only thing he was ever known to grumble about was the scarcity of angleworms.