History of My Pets

Arthur Scott Bailey

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Arthur Scott Bailey, a beloved author from Vermont, crafted over forty enchanting childrens books that bring to life a delightful array of animals, birds, and even insects. Among his cherished works is The Tale of Grunty Pig, a captivating story from his well-known Slumber Town Tales series. Join narrator Larry Wilson as he shares these whimsical tales that spark imagination and wonder.

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  1. 1

    006 - Mr Crow Helps

    This episode narrates Chapter 6 of 'The Tale of Grunty Pig' where Grunty wanders into a cornfield and encounters Mr.

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    013 - Home at Last

    Farmer Green discovers Grunty Pig outside the piggery in the morning and finds bear tracks, revealing that a bear visited the farm overnight while Grunty was locked out.

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    018 - The Luckiest of All

    This chapter follows Grunty Pig, the smallest piglet who faces bullying from his siblings but receives comforting words from his mother about his unique curly tail.

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    015 - Grunty Means Mischief

    Old Mr.

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    011 - Locked Out

    Grunty Pig, a runaway pig hiding in a pasture, experiences homesickness but resists returning home to avoid punishment.

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    001 - The Runt

    This episode introduces Grunty Pig, the smallest but loudest of seven piglets, whose mother names him for his distinctive grunt despite his disinterest in anything but food.

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    003 - The Loose Board

    This episode follows Grunty Pig as he grows and dreams of escaping his pen to find more food in the outside world.

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    002 - A New Way to Eat

    This episode tells a story about Mrs.

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    014 - An Odd Thought

    This chapter from a children's animal story follows Mrs.

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    024 - A Pig in the Parlor

    Grunty Pig escapes from his pen, sneaks into the farmhouse kitchen, and eats freshly fried donuts while reflecting on his friend Moses Mouse's complaints about the food.

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    012 - Woof

    Grunty Pig is locked outside the piggery at night while his family sleeps inside, with his mother unable to rest due to his absence.

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    022 - Jasper Jay Objects

    Jasper Jay confronts Grunty Pig for taking beech nuts, but Grunty ignores the insults and proudly declares his thick-skinned nature.

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    020 - A New Kind of Pig

    Grunty Pig follows old dog Spot to see tailless pigs in a cage, encountering strange creatures and pondering his own tail's fate.

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    019 - Dog Spot's Plan

    Dog Spot suggests to Grunty Pig that his beautiful tail would be better admired if cut off and nailed to the barn, leading Grunty to consider the idea despite initial discomfort.

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    017 - A Puzzle Solved

    Jolly Robin asks Grandfather Mole how long it will take Grunty Pig to dig up his apple tree, leading to a humorous exchange about digging habits.

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    009 - A Great Adventure

    In this chapter of a children's story, Grunty Pig runs away from home and gets chased by a beer, causing great alarm to his mother Mrs.

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    016 - Danger Ahead

    This chapter follows Jolly Robin and his wife as they worry about Grunty Pig uprooting their apple tree nest and plan to teach their second brood to fly for safety.

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    007 - The Grumbler

    Grunty Pig becomes dissatisfied with his comfortable farm life after escaping his pen, complaining about food, mud, and trees while influencing his siblings.

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    005 - Sixes and Sevens

    This episode narrates Chapter Five of 'The Tale of Grunty Pig' by Arthur Scott Bailey, where Grunty Pig slips away unnoticed from his pen due to a loose board while his large family focuses on feeding time.

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    023 - Moses Mouse's Way

    In Chapter 23 of The Tale of Grunty Pig, Grunty Pig meets Moses Mouse, a plump mouse who lives in the farmhouse wall.

    Feb 1, 2026·5m
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    021 - Beechnuts

    In this chapter from 'The Tale of Grunty Pig', a beech tree near Farmer Green's house attracts Johnny Green, a squirrel, and Jasper Jay, who all believe it belongs to them.

    Jan 30, 2026·5m
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    008 - Fearful News

    In Chapter 8 of 'The Tale of Grunty Pig,' Farmer Green lets Mrs.

    Jan 27, 2026·5m
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    004 - The Wide Wide World

    In Chapter 4 of The Tale of Grunty Pig, Grunty escapes his pen for the first time and explores the orchard.

    Jan 27, 2026·5m
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    010 - A Queer Bear

    In Chapter 10 of The Tale of Grunty Pig, Grunty describes a fantastical bear with six legs and a horse's tail to his mother.

    Jan 27, 2026·4m