The Tale of Timothy Turtle
Timothy Turtle is nobody's idea of a hero. He's old, he's cranky, and he has a habit of biting his neighbors. Yet there's something irresistible about this grumpy reptile and his misadventures in Black Creek. When Timothy isn't learning the hard way that turtles can't fly, he's offending Mr. Crow, tangling with Fatty Coon, or somehow making life difficult for poor Peter Mink. But beneath the snappish exterior lies a creature simply trying to find his place among friends who don't always understand him.Arthur Scott Bailey crafted these Sleepy-Time Tales in the 1920s with a simple goal: to make children laugh. The humor is gentle, the lessons subtle, and the world-view distinctly old-fashioned. Timothy's journey from grumpy loner to reluctant participant in his community feels earned rather than preachy. For young readers who enjoy animal stories with personality, this brief adventure offers plenty of chuckles and the quiet satisfaction of watching a curmudgeon soften without even realizing it.
