Explore Arthur Scott Bailey books at New West Press.

Arthur Scott Bailey builds short animal adventures around a large cast of woodland and farmyard characters. The Tale of Cuffy Bear, The Tale of Frisky Squirrel, The Tale of Solomon Owl, and The Tale of Brownie Beaver are among the books gathered here. Other stories introduce pets and farm animals, including Miss Kitty Cat, Old Dog Spot, and Henrietta Hen. Each title offers a particular creature's place in an interconnected world. Readers can follow a favorite animal or compare how Bailey turns differing habits and personalities into incidents and misunderstandings.

Readers can carry this interest in the natural world beyond the page by observing a garden, park, pond, or woodland. Compare the author's descriptions with what you actually see, and distinguish storytelling from direct observation. A nature journal can hold sketches, questions, and new vocabulary. These books offer a literary companion to curiosity about familiar creatures and their surroundings.