Jim The Story Of A Backwoods Police Dog (And Other Stories)

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Arthur Scott Bailey, a proud Vermonter, penned over forty delightful childrens books that bring to life an array of charming animals, birds, and even insects. Among his beloved works is The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot, a captivating story from his enchanting Slumber-Town Tales series. Join narrator Larry Wilson as he shares these whimsical adventures that are sure to entertain young listeners.

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  1. 1

    015 - Mrs Wren's Advice

    In this chapter of a children's animal story, Turkey Proudfoot deals with his jealousy and rivalry with a peacock on the farm.

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    013 - The New Pet

    Turkey Proudfoot returns to the farmyard to discover Johnny Green's new pet, sparking mixed reactions from the animals.

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    004 - Scaring the Geese

    This chapter follows Turkey Proudfoot's confrontation with six geese who hiss at him after he orders them not to swim, leading to a tense standoff where the rooster urges punishment but Turkey Proudfoot hesitates to act.

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    003 - The Meddler

    In this chapter of a children's story, Turkey Proudfoot argues with a rooster about ordering geese to stay out of the duck pond to avoid getting a chill.

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    023 - Vacation Time

    Turkey Proudfoot, feeling anxious as November approaches, plans a secret vacation to escape thoughts of Thanksgiving dangers like cranberry sauce and drumsticks.

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    021 - Farmyard Manners

    Turkey Proudfoot arranges a meeting with Solomon Owl through Simon Screecher, but learns Solomon mocks him as a tough old bird, leading to a humorous exchange about farmyard and woods disturbances.

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    012 - Mr Crow's News

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    011 - Bluster

    This chapter depicts a tense farmyard confrontation where Turkey Proudfoot tries to assert dominance over Henrietta Henn and her chicks, while the rooster hesitates to intervene.

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    010 - The Worm Turns

    This chapter of a children's story follows Henrietta Henn, a hen who has long endured bullying from Turkey Proudfoot, as she reflects on their contentious relationship and his habit of stealing food she finds.

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    018 - Red Lightning

    In this chapter of a children's story, Turkey Proudfoot boasts about his tail to Mr.

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    009 - A Strange Gobble

    Turkey Proudfoot is confused by a mysterious gobbling sound in the farmyard that resembles his own but comes from an unseen source, leading him to suspect a hidden rival.

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    008 - Hard to Please

    This chapter describes how Turkey Proudfoot, the dominant turkey on the farm, is difficult to please and often clashes with younger turkey cocks over their gobbling.

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    007 - Half Wrong

    Turkey Proudfoot, feeling humiliated by farmyard laughter, confronts Master Meadowmouse after catching him mimicking his walk.

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    006 - The Mimic

    This chapter follows Master Meadowmouse as he overcomes his fear of Turkey Proudfoot after witnessing the gobbler's cowardly behavior when confronted by geese.

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    017 - A Game Bird

    In this chapter of a children's story, Mr.

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    002 - The Silly Six

    This chapter follows Turkey Proudfoot's disdain for the six geese's swimming habits and the farmyard disagreements it sparks.

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    024 - Brother Tom

    Turkey Proudfoot waits alone in a bleak cornfield for someone who is late, breaking his routine during his vacation.

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    019 - Night in the Woods

    Turkey Proudfoot spends a night roosting in an oak tree in the woods, encountering various animals while pretending to sleep.

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    005 - A Safe Perch

    Turkey Proudfoot leads geese across the farmyard to a tree to escape their threatening hisses, claiming he ordered them to follow him while the rooster and hens watch.

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    016 - Drumming on a Log

    In Chapter 16 of The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot, the turkey ventures from the farmyard into the woods.

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    022 - Cranberry Sauce

    In this chapter of The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot, old Mr.

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    020 - Beaks and Bills

    In Chapter 20 of The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot, Simon Screecher the owl teases Turkey Proudfoot about his poor guessing.

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    014 - A Proud Person

    In Chapter 14 of The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot, Turkey Proudfoot encounters a haughty peacock on the farmhouse lawn.

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    001 - A Strutter

    This episode introduces Turkey Proudfoot, a vain turkey on Farmer Green's farm.

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