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Sinopsis

In The Tale of Jolly Robin, a bold nestling learns to face the wide world with curiosity and courage. Follow his first flights, playful tricks, and the everyday adventures that shape a brave young bird.

This classic children’s tale follows Jolly Robin as he grows from a hungry, quick-witted nestling into a confident flyer. Set in Pleasant Valley, the story blends family moments with cheeky mischief, small challenges, and a warm sense of community.



As Jolly learns to fly, makes new friends, and discovers the rhythms of life in the orchard and woods, readers meet a cast of lively neighbors. The adventures mix gentle humor with small wonders of nature, offering easy-to-follow scenes and a comforting, old‑fashioned feel.




  • Young Jolly learns to fly with help from his mother and father, turning fear into skill and confidence.

  • He makes friends and witnesses friends in unlikely places, from Jimmy Rabbit to the Hermit Thrush.

  • Humorous misperceptions and playful pranks light up the pages, including a snowy “giant” and a four-armed illusion.

  • Themes of teamwork, following parental guidance, and discovering a big world beyond the nest.



Ideal for readers of classic animal tales who enjoy gentle adventure, humor, and stories about growing up in the natural world.

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THE TALE OF JOLLY ROBIN i NESTLINGS Of course, there was a time, once, when Jolly Robin was just a nestling himself. With two brothers and one sister-all of them, like him, much spotted with black- he lived in a house in one of Farmer Green's apple trees. The house was made of grass and leaves, plastered on the inside with mud, and lined with softer, finer grass, which his mother had chosen with the greatest care. But Jolly never paid much attention to r

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; 'HAPTER PAGE; I 1; II Learning to Fly 6; III The Wide, Wide World 11; IV What Jolly Did Best 16; V Laughing for Mr Crow 21; VI Tickling a Nose 26; VII A New Way to Travel 33; VIII Jolly is Left Behind 38; IX Jolly's Mistake 43; X The White Giant 48; XI What a Snowball Did 53; XII Jolly Feels Better 57; XIII , 64; xrv One or Two Blunders 69; CONTENTS ; CHAPTER ; XV Lost-A Cousin 7i; XVI Jealous Jasper Jay SO; XVII Only a Rooster i6; XVIII On Tor of the Barn 91; XIX Curious Mr Crow 96; XX The Four-Armed Man 101; XXI A Doleful Ditty 107; XXII Shocking Manners 112

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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