
SLEEPY-TIME TALES - THE TALE OF TOMMY FOX - BY - ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY - ILLUSTRATED BY - HARRY L. SMITH
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
ILLUSTRATIONS
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
II. JOHNNIE GREEN GOES HUNTING
III. TOMMY FOX LEARNS TO HUNT
IV. MOTHER GROUSE'S CHILDREN
V. TOMMY FOX IS HUNGRY
VI. MR. GRAY SQUIRREL'S MISTAKE
VII. TOMMY CHASES MR. WOODCHUCK
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.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1949
Best remembered for lively animal stories for children, this American writer turned farmyards, fields, and woodlands into gentle adventures. He wrote more than forty books, many of them designed to entertain young readers while slipping in bits of natural history.
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