"The Tale of Billy Woodchuck" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a heartwarming story that follows a young woodchuck as he discovers life's important lessons. Billy, a chubby and robust young marmot, experiences what it means to grow up in the countryside. As he interacts with characters like Mr. Fox and Jimmy Rabbit, Billy learns about being brave, smart, and part of a community. He learns what it means to protect his family, especially when he's supposed to be watching out for everyone. Through his funny moments and the times he is faced with a lesson, Billy’s journey teaches kids about being careful, finding who you are, and the simple joys and challenges of being a kid, all brought to life with colorful images.

The Tale of Billy Woodchuck
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A young, stout woodchuck learns valueable lessons, with both laughter and bravery, when growing up in his rural home with a sneaky fox always on the prowl.
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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.