"The Tale of Mrs. Ladybug" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a delightful children's book that follows the buzzing life of Mrs. Ladybug, a hardworking insect devoted to helping Farmer Green protect his orchard from pesky creatures. The story bubbles with themes of industry, community, and the pitfalls of gossip among garden critters. As Mrs. Ladybug busily tends to the orchard, she casts a critical eye on her carefree neighbors, like Betsy Butterfly and Buster Bumblebee, but the arrival of the charming Mr. P. Bug causes a stir among the insects, sparking curiosity and gossip. Through a series of misadventures, including a case of mistaken identity and a tense encounter with a frog, Mrs. Ladybug is forced to reconsider her assumptions about herself and her neighbors, the narrative highlights the importance of hard work, the need for humility, and the value of friendship, capturing young readers with its straightforward and engaging style.
The Tale of Mrs. Ladybug
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A busy insect's life is turned upside down as gossip and misunderstandings lead her on a journey of self-discovery and community appreciation.
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About the AuthorArthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.
Arthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.
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