02375cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500290015026400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550800960039652013810049253400450187365300320191865300330195070000350198385600430201820097UtSlPG20260610133450.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBailey, Arthur Scott,d1877-194914aThe Tale of Mrs. Ladybug 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-12-12  aE-text prepared by Joe Longo and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Tale of Mrs. Ladybug" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a charming children's story that falls within the category of a children's tale, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and adventures of Mrs. Ladybug, a dedicated and busy insect who works tirelessly to assist Farmer Green by keeping his orchard free from harmful pests. The narrative emphasizes themes of hard work, gossiping, and the dynamics of community living among various garden creatures.  The story begins with Mrs. Ladybug’s diligent efforts to help the farmer, showcasing her critical role in the orchard while harboring a somewhat judgmental attitude toward her more leisurely neighbors, like Betsy Butterfly and Buster Bumblebee. As the tale unfolds, readers meet a host of characters, including a handsome stranger named Mr. P. Bug, who stirs up gossip and curiosity among the local insect residents. Mrs. Ladybug's misadventures lead her to confront her own misconceptions about herself and her neighbors, as she navigates unexpected encounters, including a mix-up with a bumblebee and a misunderstanding that puts her in a precarious situation with a frog. Ultimately, the light-hearted narrative is framed around her industrious nature, a lesson in humility, and the value of community, making it an engaging read for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInsects -- Juvenile fiction  aLadybugs -- Juvenile fiction1 aSmith, Harry L.q(Illustrator)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20097