
The Tale of Jolly Robin
'The Tale of Jolly Robin' Summary
The Tale of Jolly Robin is a charming children's book about a young robin who is always cheerful and optimistic. Jolly Robin loves to sing and explore the world around him, and he is always making new friends.
One day, Jolly Robin meets an old crow named Mr. Crow. Mr. Crow is wise and experienced, and he teaches Jolly Robin many things about the forest. Jolly Robin also meets a mischievous jay named Jasper Jay, and the two birds quickly become friends.
Together, Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay have many adventures. They explore the woods and fields, meet new animals, and learn about the world around them. Jolly Robin's cheerful attitude and optimistic outlook on life help him to overcome any challenge that comes his way.
In one adventure, Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay meet a family of squirrels. The squirrels are worried about a fox that has been seen in the area. Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay help the squirrels to devise a plan to scare the fox away. They build a scarecrow and place it in the middle of the forest. The fox is fooled by the scarecrow and runs away, never to be seen again.
Another time, Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay help a baby rabbit to find its mother. The baby rabbit has gotten lost in the woods and is scared. Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay help the baby rabbit to find its way back to its mother's burrow.
Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay also have some misadventures along the way. One day, Jolly Robin mistakes a caterpillar for a monster. He runs away in fear, but Jasper Jay helps him to see that the caterpillar is not dangerous.
Another time, Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay get caught in a storm. They take shelter in a hollow tree, but the tree is struck by lightning and falls down. Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay are unharmed, but they are very scared.
Despite their misadventures, Jolly Robin and Jasper Jay always have a good time together. They are best friends, and they always look out for each other.
The Tale of Jolly Robin is a heartwarming story about friendship and the importance of being cheerful and optimistic. It is also a gentle introduction to the natural world and the different animals that live in it.
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Arthur Scott Bailey
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Arthur Scott Bailey was an American author, known for his children's books. He was born in 1877 and passed away in 1949. He is remembered for his writing style, which was simple and straightforward, m...
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