TY - BOOK AU - Bailey,Arthur Scott TI - The Tale of Tommy Fox AV - PZ PY - 2004/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Animals -- Juvenile fiction KW - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Siblings -- Juvenile fiction KW - Foxes -- Juvenile fiction KW - Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction KW - Wild animals as pets -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2004-06-01; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Tale of Tommy Fox" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's book written in the early 20th century. It follows the adventures of a young fox named Tommy as he learns to navigate the challenges of the woodland environment, including hunting and evading dangers, while also imparting lessons about growth and maturation. The book is likely intended for younger readers, using simple narratives and charming illustrations to engage children. In this story, Tommy Fox embarks on various playful yet educative escapades, developing his hunting skills under the guidance of his mother, Mrs. Fox. Throughout the chapters, Tommy encounters different animals such as old Mother Grouse, Mr. Woodchuck, and even Farmer Green's dog, Spot. As he attempts to catch food and evade dangers, he learns important life lessons about cleverness, patience, friendship, and the occasional consequences of boastfulness and carelessness. Ultimately, after a series of exciting misadventures, he finds himself growing up, and the story culminates as he embraces the responsibilities that come with maturity, especially with his mother having a litter of five baby foxes that he must now help care for. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5955 ER -