The Tale of Grumpy Weasel Sleepy-Time Tales

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The Tale of Grumpy Weasel Sleepy-Time Tales

by Arthur Scott Bailey

EN·~1 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

THE TALE OF GRUMPY WEASEL

0:15
2

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:17
3

THE TALE OF GRUMPY WEASEL - I A SLIM RASCAL

2:49
4

II AT THE OLD STONE WALL

2:52
5

III MASTER ROBIN'S LESSON

2:57
6

IV HUNTING A HOLE

2:54
7

V SOLOMON OWL INTERRUPTS

3:12
8

VI MR. MEADOW MOUSE ESCAPES

2:54
9

VII PADDY MUSKRAT'S BLUNDER

3:20
10

VIII THE DARE

3:07

Description

In the bustling world of Pleasant Valley, one creature darts through the underbrush faster than a whisper—Grumpy Weasel. His lithe body slips through the tiniest cracks, yet his temper flares at the slightest provocation, sending shivers through birds, bunnies, and even the larger forest folk. The other animals whisper about his irritable nature, keeping a wary eye on any rustle of fur.

When a playful challenge arises—a race against the sprightly Jimmy Rabbit—the valley’s residents gather, half‑amused and half‑concerned. As the competitors line up, the tension crackles, and the quick‑tempered weasel’s impatient growls hint at mischief in the making. Observers like Master Robin and the sagacious Solomon Owl watch closely, each interpreting the spectacle through their own quirky lenses, adding a layer of humor to the unfolding chase.

The story’s gentle rhythm and vivid illustrations make it a perfect bedtime listening adventure, inviting children to laugh at the antics of a fast‑moving, short‑fused weasel while discovering the charm of woodland camaraderie.

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Full title

The Tale of Grumpy Weasel Sleepy-Time Tales Sleepy-Time Tales

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (80K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Joe Longo, S. Drawehn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-03-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

AS

Arthur Scott Bailey

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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