  (Trademark Registered.) By ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEYAUTHOR OF THE SLEEPY-TIME TALES and SLUMBER-TOWN TALES ———————————————————— Colored Wrapper and Text Illustrations Drawn by HARRY L. SMITH ———————————————————— A delightful and unusual series of bird and insect stories for boys and girls from three to eight years old, or thereabouts. THE TALE OF JOLLY ROBIN Jolly Robin spreads happiness everywhere with his merry song. THE TALE OF OLD MR. CROW A wise bird was Mr. Crow. He'd laugh when any one tried to catch him. THE TALE OF SOLOMON OWL Solomon Owl looked so solemn that many people thought he knew everything. THE TALE OF JASPER JAY Jasper Jay was very mischievous. But many of his neighbors liked him. THE TALE OF RUSTY WREN Rusty Wren fought bravely to keep all strangers out of his house. THE TALE OF DADDY LONG-LEGS Daddy Long-Legs could point in all directions at once—with his different legs. THE TALE OF KIDDIE KATYDID He was a musical person and chanted all night during the autumn. THE TALE OF BETSY BUTTERFLY Betsy spent most of her time among the flowers. THE TALE OF BUSTER BUMBLEBEE Buster was clumsy and blundering, but was known far and wide. THE TALE OF FREDDIE FIREFLY Freddie had great sport dancing in the meadow and flashing his light. THE TALE OF BOBBY BOBOLINK Bobby had a wonderful voice and loved to sing. THE TALE OF CHIRPY CRICKET Chirpy loved to stroll about after dark and "chirp." THE TALE OF MRS. LADYBUG Mrs. Ladybug loved to find out what her neighbors were doing and to give them advice. ————————————————————
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