"The Tale of Jasper Jay" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a delightful children's story centered on Jasper Jay, a boisterous blue jay whose loud antics stir up trouble in Pleasant Valley. Young readers are taken on his journey through comedic escapades and important life lessons. As Jasper's noisy behavior irritates the other birds, especially crotchety Mr. Chippy, the tale explores the themes of courage, manners, and dealing with bullies through entertaining incidents. The story follows a series of humorous events in pleasant Valley, including Jasper's investigation of odd calls and the hilarious journey that ultimately leads to lessons in humility and friendship. The mischievous blue jay then confronts challenges head-on, with assistance from friends such as Solomon Owl, demonstrating that even troublemakers can learn to be better. In the end he gets invited to the Pleasant Valley Singing Society, so he learns to appreciate how to behave. Arthur Scott Bailey weaves moral lessons throughout the story in an engaging way, making it both fun and educational for young audiences.

The Tale of Jasper Jay Tuck-Me-In Tales
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A loud-mouthed bird finds himself learning valuable lessons about friendship and humility through a series of hilarious misadventures.
Summary
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.