Arthur Scott Bailey (1877-1949) was the author of more than forty children's books. The Newark Evening News said: "Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator's approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers."

Cute little story of a cow on a farm that thinks she owns a boy. Muley Cow is great for little ones and shows that manners and kindness matter in life.A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow. The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her. It seemed as if he never entered the cow barn without bringing some tidbit for old Muley, as her neighbors called her-behind her back. If it wasn't a potato that Johnnie fished out of his pocket it might be an apple or a carrot, or maybe a piece of pumpkin, or turnip, or beet.

It was a proud day for Johnnie Green when his father told him that he might have the Muley Cow for his very own. The moment he heard the news Johnnie couldn't help interrupting his father with a shout."Not so fast!" said Farmer Green, with what Johnnie knew was only a "pretend" frown. "She's not yours-yet. And when you learn what you'll have to do to win her perhaps you won't want the old cow after all.""Won't I?" cried Johnnie Green. "I'll do anything you ask of me!""When you've learned to milk her, she'll be yours," his father said.It was noon on a summer day when all this happened. And Johnnie Green wanted to go to the pasture at once and drive the Muley Cow home to be milked. But his father wouldn't let him do that. He said Johnnie must wait until milking-time came, that evening.Now, it had often happened, in the past, that Johnnie was late in driving the cows home. But on this day he started off for the pasture with old dog Spot a half hour earlier than usual. Any cows that lingered to snatch a mouthful of tempting grass by the wayside found themselves rudely urged along toward the barn.There was some grumbling among them. And the Muley Cow told her companions that if she had known Johnnie Green was going to be in such a hurry she would have jumped the fence into the back pasture and stayed there as long as she pleased.They had not been in the barn a great while before the Muley Cow had a surprise. Johnnie Green, carrying a three-legged stool in one hand and a milk pail in the other, stepped alongside her, on her left."If I were you, I'd get on the other side," said his father with a grin, "unless you want her to kick you and teach you better."Johnnie Green couldn't help looking sheepish. If his father hadn't cautioned him he would have tried to milk the Muley Cow on the wrong side. He was so eager to learn to milk her, and to win her for a prize, that he scarcely knew what he was doing.

"It won't hurt him to hunt for me now and then," she told herself. "A little work is good for a boy."The favorite farm animal of young Johnnie Green, Muley Cow is particularly well mannered and never kicks the milk pails. She isn't always perfectly behaved, however. This fence jumping bovine can certainly cause trouble when she has a mind to!First published in 1921 The Tale of the Muley Cow is the sixth book in Arthur Scott Bailey's Slumber-Town series.

he Muley Cow belonged to Johnnie Green, Farmer Green's son. A few of the barnyard folk were a bit jealous of her because Johnnie not only milked her, but never seemed to enter the barn without bringing her a special treat. A tidbit for old Muley, as her neighbors called her behind her back. If it wasn't a potato, it might be an apple or a carrot. And so another adventure begins. This delightful tale, in short chapters, is ideal for bedtime reading. Original story by Arthur Scott Bailey and illustrated by Harry L.Smith, offers soft lessons with enjoyable tales for a new generation of young readers. and for little hands to hold and to love. Recommended for ages 3-8 years old.

The Tale of the The Muley Cow Slumber-Town Tales by Arthur Scott Bailey JOHNNIE GREEN'S FAVORITE A few of the farmyard folk were a bit jealous of the Muley Cow. The little red lady that stood on one side of her, in the barn, often said that Johnnie Green was wasting too many goodies on her. It seemed as if he never entered the cow barn without bringing some tidbit for old Muley, as her neighbors called her-behind her back. If it wasn't a potato that Johnnie fished out of his pocket it might be an apple or a carrot, or maybe a piece of pumpkin, or turnip, or beet. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

It was a proud day for Johnnie Green when his father told him that he might have the Muley Cow for his very own. The moment he heard the news Johnnie couldn't help interrupting his father with a shout."Not so fast!" said Farmer Green, with what Johnnie knew was only a "pretend" frown. "She's not yours-yet. And when you learn what you'll have to do to win her perhaps you won't want the old cow after all.""Won't I?" cried Johnnie Green. "I'll do anything you ask of me!""When you've learned to milk her, she'll be yours," his father said.It was noon on a summer day when all this happened. And Johnnie Green wanted to go to the pasture at once and drive the Muley Cow home to be milked. But his father wouldn't let him do that. He said Johnnie must wait until milking-time came, that evening.Now, it had often happened, in the past, that Johnnie was late in driving the cows home. But on this day he started off for the pasture with old dog Spot a half hour earlier than usual. Any cows that lingered to snatch a mouthful of tempting grass by the wayside found themselves rudely urged along toward the barn.There was some grumbling among them. And the Muley Cow told her companions that if she had known Johnnie Green was going to be in such a hurry she would have jumped the fence into the back pasture and stayed there as long as she pleased.They had not been in the barn a great while before the Muley Cow had a surprise. Johnnie Green, carrying a three-legged stool in one hand and a milk pail in the other, stepped alongside her, on her left."If I were you, I'd get on the other side," said his father with a grin, "unless you want her to kick you and teach you better."Johnnie Green couldn't help looking sheepish. If his father hadn't cautioned him he would have tried to milk the Muley Cow on the wrong side. He was so eager to learn to milk her, and to win her for a prize, that he scarcely knew what he was doing.

"The Tale of Nimble Deer" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a captivating children's story that revolves around the life and adventures of Nimble Deer, a young and agile deer living in the woods. Nimble Deer is known for his swiftness and grace as he moves through the forest, avoiding danger and playfully frolicking with his fellow woodland creatures. The story follows Nimble Deer as he encounters various animals like Reddy Fox, Blacky Bear, and Jumper the Hare. Throughout his journey, Nimble Deer uses his quick wits and clever thinking to outsmart predators and navigate the challenges of the wild. The narrative highlights the beauty of the forest and the camaraderie among the animals that inhabit it. It also imparts valuable lessons about survival, adaptability, and the importance of staying alert in the face of danger. Arthur Scott Bailey's storytelling is characterized by its gentle tone and vivid descriptions, making "The Tale of Nimble Deer" an engaging and educational read for children. Through Nimble Deer's adventures, young readers gain insights into the natural world and the behaviors of animals that call the forest their home. This book is part of a series of animal tales by Arthur Scott Bailey, each featuring different animal characters and offering lessons about nature and morality. "The Tale of Nimble Deer" continues to be a beloved classic in children's literature, cherished for its endearing characters and timeless messages about the wonders of the natural world.