An Crocker, Beulah Mary 1894-1946 creator Wing, Francis Marion 1873-1956 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Exciting New Year's Day in Jungletown" by Beulah Mary Crocker is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This whimsical tale illustrates a festive day filled with sporting contests in a fantastical animal kingdom where various species participate in winter activities. The book likely serves to entertain young readers while imparting themes of community, friendship, and the importance of kindness. The story unfolds on New Year's Day in Jungletown, where King Leo has organized a series of lively winter sports on Monkey Hill, including ski races, snowshoe contests, and tobogganing. Animals from all around gather to celebrate and compete, contributing to a joyous atmosphere. Amid the excitement, a mishap occurs when a young squirrel named Tommy falls from a toboggan during a race and is discovered to be an orphan. Kind-hearted old maid bears take him in, and through their love and care, he finds a new home, highlighting the story's message about family and belonging. Ultimately, the tale closes on a note of gratitude and newfound companionship, stemming from an unexpected accident. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-03-01 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Winter sports -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 11000805 https://archive.org/details/excitingnewyears00croc/page/n15/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64665 https://archive.org/details/excitingnewyears00croc/page/n15/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64665 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134506.0 64665