When Sam Pig switches places with Joe Scarecrow he is excited about his new job scaring birds away from the corn, but soon he becomes lonely and wonders if Joe will ever return to reclaim his post
Alison Uttley (17 December 1884 – 7 May 1976), née Alice Jane Taylor, was a prolific British writer of over 100 books. She is now best known for her children's series about Little Grey Rabbit, and Sam Pig.