"The Tale of Dickie Deer Mouse" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a heartwarming children's story about a kind-hearted mouse and his adventures in the woods. The story highlights Dickie Deer Mouse's search for a comfortable summer home following a long winter and the whimsical encounters he experiences with other animals, such as a disagreeable crow and a gluttonous raccoon. After Dickie establishes his new nest, he is surprised by the arrival of relatives preparing to stay for the winter, resulting in a mix of comic mayhem and companionship. Throughout the story, Dickie's friendly disposition shines as he interacts with his neighbors, especially the peculiar Mr. Pine Finch, demonstrating his capacity to adjust to new situations while he explores nature, discovers the importance of friendship, and embraces the values of family.

The Tale of Dickie Deer Mouse
By Arthur Scott Bailey
Venture into the forest to witness a curious mouse discover true friendship and the meaning of family as his cozy home becomes a hub for unexpected guests during the frosty winter months.
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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.