The tale of Nimble Deer

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The tale of Nimble Deer

by Arthur Scott Bailey

EN·~1 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total

Illus

0:02

THE TALE OF

0:00

NIMBLE DEER

1:14

Copyright, 1922, by - GROSSET & DUNLAP

0:49

THE TALE OF NIMBLE DEER

0:01

I. THE SPOTTED FAWN

3:51

II. LEARNING THINGS

3:33

III. AN INTERRUPTED NAP

3:07

IV. PLANNING A PICNIC

4:15

V. NIMBLE'S MISTAKE

4:02

Description

A tiny, speckled fawn named Nimble opens his world trembling on wobbly legs, his mother’s gentle voice urging him not to fear the distant bark of Farmer Green’s dog. In their quiet forest ridge, they pause by a sparkling spring where a proud grouse greets them, admiring Nimble’s spots and sparking a playful banter about speed and feathers. The scene sets a warm, lilting tone that invites listeners to imagine the rustle of pine needles and the soft glow of sunrise over Broad Brook.

As Nimble’s mother guides him along the winding path, the young deer learns his first lessons about courage, curiosity, and the delicate balance of forest life. Their cautious trek hints at the adventures to come—encounters with friendly critters, secret garden trips, and the promise of growing stronger. The gentle narration and charming illustrations make this sleepy‑time tale a soothing entry into a world where even the smallest creature can find his footing and a place among the woodland friends.

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Full title

The tale of Nimble Deer Sleepy-Time Tales

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (80K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

May 26, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

AS

Arthur Scott Bailey

1877–1949

Best known for lively animal stories, this early 20th-century American writer created children’s books that mixed gentle adventure with bits of the natural world. His tales were written to entertain young readers without talking down to them.

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