The Tale of Tommy Fox

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The Tale of Tommy Fox

by Arthur Scott Bailey

EN·~1 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
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SLEEPY-TIME TALES - THE TALE OF TOMMY FOX - BY - ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY - ILLUSTRATED BY - HARRY L. SMITH

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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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A CLOUD OF FEATHERS FLOATED DOWN FROM THE LIMB - MR. WOODCHUCK WHISKED DOWN OUT OF SIGHT - TOMMY DASHED FOR THE LITTLE DOOR - TOMMY THOUGHT IT WAS HIS MOTHER'S VOICE - MRS. FOX AND TOMMY STARTED TO RUN - I - TOMMY ENJOYS HIMSELF

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II. JOHNNIE GREEN GOES HUNTING

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III. TOMMY FOX LEARNS TO HUNT

4:06
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IV. MOTHER GROUSE'S CHILDREN

3:37
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V. TOMMY FOX IS HUNGRY

2:54
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VI. MR. GRAY SQUIRREL'S MISTAKE

2:52
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VII. TOMMY CHASES MR. WOODCHUCK

3:50

Description

Tommy Fox is a spry little creature who spends his days bounding through the woods, chasing a fluffy feather and practising the zig‑zag hops his mother taught him to keep the farmer’s dog at bay. The story opens with his playful antics, the scent of fresh downy plumage, and a cozy den tucked in the middle of Farmer Green’s field. As he darts past trees and leans into the sunshine, listeners hear the rhythm of a woodland world alive with curiosity and gentle caution.

When a familiar scent leads Tommy to a hidden spot beneath an evergreen, he discovers something far more startling than a stray feather. This unexpected encounter sparks a fresh bout of excitement and hunger, setting the stage for the brave fox’s next daring venture. The tale blends humor, vivid description, and a touch of woodland wisdom, inviting listeners to follow Tommy’s charming, ever‑curious journey.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (82K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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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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