"The Tale of Grandfather Mole" by Arthur Scott Bailey is an engaging story for young readers that explores the underground world of a wise, old mole. The story centers on Grandfather Mole, who, despite his poor eyesight, happily lives alone in his dark tunnels, searching for angleworms and avoiding the sun. As he makes his way through his days underground, he meets other animals such as Jimmy Rabbit and Mrs. Robin, leading to humorous situations and gentle lessons about getting along with others. The story balances light-hearted fun with important themes of appreciating friendship, being clever when problems arise, and liking oneself just the way one is.

The Tale of Grandfather Mole
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A near-blind creature content with his dark, solitary life underground encounters a cast of garden animals, leading to funny mishaps and lessons learned.
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.