An exciting New Year's day in Jungletown

By Beulah Mary Crocker

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a fantastical animal kingdom, a series of winter games leads to an unexpected accident and a heartwarming discovery of family and belonging for a young orphaned squirrel.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2021-03-01

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Summary

"An Exciting New Year's Day in Jungletown" by Beulah Mary Crocker is an early 20th-century children's story about a fun-filled New Year's Day in Jungletown. King Leo organizes winter sports like skiing and tobogganing on Monkey Hill, where animals from everywhere come together to celebrate and compete. When Tommy the squirrel falls off a toboggan and they find out he is an orphan, sister bears take him in, showing the value of family and belonging. The book likely aims to entertain young readers and teach them about community, the importance of friendship, and the value of kindness. The story ends with Tommy finding a new home, and how friendship can stem from unexpected events.