02285cam a22003373u 4500 25090 UtSlPG 20260610133556.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Bailey, Arthur Scott, 1877-1949 The Tale of Billy Woodchuck Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-18 Produced by Joe Longo, Suzan Flanagan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Tale of Billy Woodchuck" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's book written in the early 20th century. The narrative is part of a larger collection known as "Sleepy-Time Tales," which features charming tales about various animal characters. The book primarily centers around the adventures and lessons learned by Billy Woodchuck, a young marmot, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a rural setting. In this light-hearted tale, Billy Woodchuck is introduced as a fat, strong young woodchuck living with his family in a cozy underground home. Throughout the story, Billy encounters various characters such as Mr. Fox, Aunt Polly, and Jimmy Rabbit, learning valuable lessons about safety, identity, and community along the way. From his misguided attempts at impressing others to his responsibilities as a sentinel for his family, Billy's adventures explore themes of bravery, caution, and the innocence of childhood. The narrative blends humor with moral lessons, making it an engaging read for young audiences while also providing rich illustrations that enhance the enchanting world of the woodchucks and their friends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Woodchuck -- Juvenile fiction Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25090 66091 66091