A fanciful, enjoyable tale of woodland creatures. It entertained the kids and directly taught them a lot about the habits of different animals.Timothy Turtle works as a common laborer in huge factory run by J. P. Snappington, a wealthy and powerful industrialist Snapping Turtle. Eventually, Timothy and his pals Travis Tortoise, Lizzie Lizard, and Fremont Frog revolt; they throw off the bonds of the tyrant capitalists and put the factory under common control of all the animals.

"The Tale of Timothy Turtle" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of Timothy Turtle, a wise and resourceful turtle who lives in the Green Forest. This delightful tale is filled with valuable lessons and entertaining escapades that are sure to captivate young readers. Timothy Turtle is a character known for his slow and deliberate ways, which often make him the target of teasing and mockery from other forest creatures. However, Timothy's plodding pace is not a hindrance but a part of his clever strategy. When danger approaches, Timothy retreats into his shell, which serves as his protective armor. This unique ability allows him to escape from tricky situations unharmed. The story revolves around Timothy's encounters with various animals in the forest, including Reddy Fox, Granny Fox, and Jimmy Skunk. Each encounter presents a new challenge, and Timothy's intelligence and quick thinking help him outwit his adversaries and avoid danger. Throughout the narrative, readers learn important lessons about resourcefulness, adaptability, and the value of being true to oneself. Timothy Turtle's ability to turn his supposed weaknesses into strengths serves as an inspiring example for young readers. Arthur Scott Bailey's storytelling is engaging and filled with vivid descriptions of the forest and its inhabitants. The characters are brought to life through their interactions and dialogues, making them relatable and endearing to children. "The Tale of Timothy Turtle" is not only an entertaining story but also an educational one. It teaches young readers about the natural world, animal behaviors, and the importance of using one's unique abilities to overcome challenges. It encourages them to embrace their individuality and appreciate the strengths that may not be immediately obvious. In conclusion, "The Tale of Timothy Turtle" is a timeless children's story that combines adventure, humor, and valuable life lessons. It invites young readers to embark on a journey into the Green Forest and discover the wisdom and resourcefulness of a most remarkable turtle.

One of Bailey's "Sleepy-Time Tales," this is the story of Timothy Turtle, a grumpy old turtle trying to live his life alongside Black Creek. Timothy's adventures lead him to encounters with other Black Creek creatures, Fatty Coon, Mr. Crow, Brownie Beaver, Peter Mink, Ferdinand Frog, and even the local boy, Johnnie Green. First Page: THE TALE OF TIMOTHY TURTLE SLEEPY TIME TALES (Trademark Registered) BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY AUTHOR OF TUCK ME IN TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF CUFFY BEAR THE TALE OF FRISKY SQUIRREL THE TALE OF TOMMY FOX THE TALE OF FATTY COON THE TALE OF BILLY WOODCHUCK THE TALE OF JIMMY RABBIT THE TALE OF PETER MINK THE TALE OF SANDY CHIPMUNK THE TALE OF BROWNIE BEAVER THE TALE OF PADDY MUSKRAT THE TALE OF FERDINAND FROG THE TALE OF DICKIE DEER MOUSE THE TALE OF TIMOTHY TURTLE THE TALE OF MAJOR MONKEY THE TALE OF BENNY BADGER [Illustration: Timothy was going through the queerest motions.] SLEEPY TIME TALES (Trademark Registered) THE TALE OF TIMOTHY TURTLE BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY Author of " TUCK ME IN TALES " (Trademark Registered)

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The Tale of Timothy Turtle: Large Print By Arthur Scott Bailey A FAMOUS BITER That black rascal, Mr. Crow, was not the oldest dweller in Pleasant Valley. There was another elderly gentleman who had spent more summers-and a great many more winters-under the shadow of Blue Mountain than he. All the wild folk knew this person by the name of Timothy Turtle. And if they didn't see him so often as Mr. Crow it was because he spent much of his time on the muddy bottom of Black Creek. Besides, he never flapped his way through the air to Farmer Green's cornfield, in plain sight of everyone who happened to look up at the sky. On the contrary, Mr. Timothy Turtle seldom wandered far from the banks of the creek-for the best of reasons. He was anything but a fast walker. In fact, one might say that he waddled, or even crawled, rather than walked. But in the water he was quite a different creature. By means of his webbed feet he could swim as easily as Mr. Crow could fly. And he could stay at the bottom of Black Creek a surprisingly long time before he came up for a breath of air. Indeed, Mr. Crow sometimes remarked that he would be just as well pleased if Timothy Turtle buried himself in the mud beneath the water and never came up again! Such a speech was enough to show that Mr. Crow was not fond of Timothy Turtle. Perhaps Mr. Crow disliked to have a neighbor who was older than he. But Mr. Crow himself always laughed at such a suggestion. "The trouble is--" he would say-"the trouble is, Timothy Turtle is too grumpy. Now, I'm old. But I claim that that's no reason why I shouldn't be pleasant." And then he would laugh-somewhat harshly-just to show that he knew how. There was a good deal of truth in what Mr. Crow said. Timothy Turtle was grumpy. But it was not old age that made him so. He had been like that all his life. There never was a time when he Wasn't snappish, when he wouldn't rather bite a body than not. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works.