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The Tale of Betsy Butterfly

Arthur Scott Bailey

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The Tale of Betsy Butterfly

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Arthur Scott Bailey was the author of more than forty children’s books. “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. He made it a habit to never ‘write down’ to children and frequently used words beyond the average juvenile vocabulary, believing that youngsters respond to the stimulus of the unfamiliar.”
ed to get rid of that net that covered his head. And he knew of no better place to go than the woods where he hoped to be able to free himself from his odd muzzle by rubbing against a tree or nosing among some bushes.

p. 15Johnnie ran a little way after him. But when he saw Spot duck into the woods he turned back sadly towards the house. For all he knew, old Spot might run a mile further before he stopped.

Johnnie would have to make a new net if he wanted to catch any more butterflies for his collection.

And the trouble was, he had no more mosquito netting.

A good many of the field people saw old Spot as he dashed off with the butterfly net over his head. And they enjoyed a hearty laugh at the strange sight.

As for Betsy Butterfly, she had learned to watch out for Johnnie Green. And she knew that another time he would have to be twice as spry as he had shown himself, if he expected to capture her.

Old Spot didn't come home till afternoon. When he appeared at last he lookedp. 16 very sheepish. He hoped no one had noticed his fright. And he wouldn't go near the flower garden again for a whole week.


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IV

BUSYBODIES

Little Mrs. Ladybug said that she wished Betsy Butterfly no ill luck. But she thought that perhaps it would have been a good thing for her if Johnnie Green had caught her and put her in his collection.

On hearing that strange remark Mehitable Moth turned quite pale. She never wanted Johnnie Green's name mentioned by anyone, because she lived in constant terror for fear he might mistake her for one of the Butterfly family and cap

Maria 09/27/2021
It's a really good book, but I must admit it had things I personally found strange. For instance, the ending was very abrupt, and there was no clear arc. There wasn't a single storyline; it's like different adventures for Betsy Butterfly, except that Betsy wasn't exactly the heroine. The story felt
Myk 06/25/2017
What a delightful kids book from 1918.

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