"The Tale of Tommy Fox" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's story that shows the lively experiences of Tommy, a young fox, as he discovers the world of the forest under the watchful eye of his mother, Mrs. Fox. He meets forest friends and foes, such as Mother Grouse and Farmer Green’s dog Spot. Tommy learns how to hunt and stay safe, picking up important lessons about being clever and patient, but also learning about what happens when he is too boastful or careless. The story shows Tommy growing from a playful little fox into a responsible young adult fox, especially when his mother has five new baby foxes that he needs to help take care of.

The Tale of Tommy Fox
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A young fox's playful adventures turn into a journey of growth as he learns about life in the woods and embraces new responsibilities when his family grows.
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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.