Buddy Jim

Chapter 21: SOME UNUSUALLY SUCCESSFUL VOLLAND BOOKS

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About This Book

A young boy spends his first summer on a country farm with his loyal dog, discovering rural pleasures and small adventures. Short, episodic scenes follow outdoor explorations, encounters with birds, squirrels and a lively bat, and moments of play that prompt curiosity about nature. Each incident emphasizes companionship, resourcefulness, and the habit of making one’s own fun while learning to notice seasonal changes and neighborhood life. The gentle, accessible narration and illustrations present a series of wholesome vignettes aimed at early readers who enjoy animal characters and everyday outdoor discovery.

SOME UNUSUALLY SUCCESSFUL
VOLLAND BOOKS

RAGGEDY ANN'S WISHING PEBBLE Written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

RAGGEDY ANN AND THE PAPER DRAGON Written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY AND THE CAMEL WITH THE WRINKLED KNEES Written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

THE CAT WHOSE WHISKERS SLIPPED Written by Ruth Campbell, illustrated by Ve Elizabeth Cadie

REYNARD THE FOX AND OTHER FABLES Re-written by W. T. Larned, illustrated by John Rae

REALLY-SO STORIES Written by Elizabeth Gordon, illustrated by John Rae

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THE P. F. VOLLAND COMPANY
Publishers of Books Good for Children
JOLIET, ILLINOIS
NEW YORK BOSTON