Character encyclopedia
Sammy Jay
Sammy Jay is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
The narrator calls him vain, a trouble-maker and a thief.
Home
He sleeps in a big pine-tree of his own in the Green Forest.
Friends and relationships
Family: Blacky the Crow is his cousin, and they scream at Buster Bear from the tree tops. Rivals and neighbors: Peter Rabbit, Chatterer the Red Squirrel and Mr. Mocker each get the better of him. He makes trouble for Johnny Chuck and Happy Jack Squirrel.
Interesting facts
- He pretends to know a secret so others will tell it.
- He is one of the best watchmen in the Green Forest.
- The narrator warns that idle people almost always get into mischief.
Book appearances
- Old Mother West Wind; The Adventures of Reddy Fox; The Adventures of Johnny Chuck; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum; The Adventures of Mr. Mocker; The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse; The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel; The Adventures of Sammy Jay; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad; The Adventures of Prickly Porky; The Adventures of Old Man Coyote; The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver; The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack; The Adventures of Bobby Coon; The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk