The Bailey, Arthur Scott 1877-1949 creator Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator) text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Tale of Grandfather Mole" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a charming children’s story written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale is part of the Sleepy-Time Tales series, which introduces young readers to the adventures of various animal characters, specifically focusing on the life and antics of Grandfather Mole. The primary topic revolves around Grandfather Mole, his underground lifestyle, his interactions with other garden creatures, and the moral lessons drawn from his experiences. The story follows Grandfather Mole, a contented yet peculiar creature who prefers the darkness and solitude of his underground home. Despite being nearly blind, he navigates his tunnels in search of food, mainly angleworms, and occasionally interacts with other animals like Mr. Crow, Jimmy Rabbit, and Mrs. Robin. The narrative combines lighthearted humor with gentle wisdom, showcasing Grandfather Mole's quirky personality and his stubborn nature about his lifestyle choices. Throughout the tale, Grandfather Mole faces various challenges and misunderstandings, ultimately imparting valuable lessons about friendship, resourcefulness, and self-acceptance to young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-04-22 E-text prepared by Joe Longo and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Moles (Animals) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21203 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21203 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133505.0 21203