

THE TALE OF BOBBY BOBOLINK
I. SOMEBODY IS EXPECTED
II. THE LATEST ARRIVAL
III. GREETINGS
IV. SINGING FOR SOME ONE
V. AN INVITATION
VI. MRS. BOBOLINK CONSENTS
VII. PASSING THE TEST
VIII. THE HOUSE IN THE MEADOW
In Pleasant Valley the birds spend their days humming, gossiping, and waiting for one special guest. A chorus of feathered friends—Robins, Wrens, Meadowlarks and even a dignified Red‑winged Blackbird—talk about the bright‑hearted Bobby Bobolink, whose song can turn any ordinary summer day into a celebration. Their chatter is full of playful teasing, colorful descriptions of Bobby’s jaunty dress and the promise that his voice will fill the meadow with joy.
When Bobby finally arrives, the valley’s bustling community welcomes him with open wings, eager to hear his famed “rollicking song.” Through a series of light‑hearted encounters and gentle mishaps, the story explores the delight of sharing music, the patience of waiting for a friend, and the simple happiness that comes from a chorus of birds learning to sing together. Ideal for a cozy bedtime listen, the tale charms listeners with its whimsical language and warm, feather‑filled world.
Full title
The Tale of Bobby Bobolink Tuck-me-In Tales Tuck-me-In Tales
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Joe Longo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1949
Best remembered for lively children's stories filled with talking animals, this American writer turned bits of natural history into gentle adventures young readers could easily follow. He produced more than forty books, and many of them are still widely read in digital editions today.
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