Author: Thornton Waldo Burgess
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 580

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Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486276342
Category : Animal stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Six storybooks presenting the best-known Burgess tales, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type - all packed in one convenient storage case. Instilling valuable lessons about animals, nature and the environment, the stories feature Peter Cottontail, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Grandfather Frog, Reddy Fox, Happy Jack and Danny Meadow Mouse.

Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486121631
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274

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Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction. 32 black-and-white illustrations.

Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486111768
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91

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Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations.

Author: Thornton Burgess
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Old Mother West Wind is a children's bedtime story book written by Thornton Burgess. Burgess used his outdoor observations of nature as plots for his bedtime stories. The characters in the Old Mother West Wind include Peter Rabbit (known briefly as Peter Cottontail), Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Little Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, Billy Mink, Jerry Muskrat, Spotty the Turtle, Old Mother West Wind, and her Merry Little Breezes.

Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611757X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the Atlantic shoreline and learn about habits and habitats of many creatures — from horseshoe crabs to sea cucumbers. 48 illustrations.

Author: Thornton Waldo Burgess
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148

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Reddy Fox lives with Granny Fox and learns many things from her.

Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486488675
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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Three long-lost tales by the belovedstoryteller return to charm youngreaders and their parents — theserare stories have not been reprintedin other Thornton Burgess editions inmore than 80 years! Charming silhouettesand vibrant full-color illustrationsby Harrison Cady accompany tales ofGrandfather Frog, Baby Possum, andJimmy Skunk.Reprint of the Whitman PublishingCompany, Racine, Wisconsin, editions.

Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67

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"The Adventures of Peter Cottontail" by Thornton W. Burgess is a beloved classic that enchants young and old alike. Burgess's storytelling prowess shines in this heartwarming tale of Peter Cottontail, a lovable bunny on a quest for adventure. Set in the enchanting world of the Green Forest, this book not only entertains with its delightful characters but also imparts valuable life lessons about friendship and resourcefulness. It's a timeless addition to any child's bookshelf, promising endless hours of joy and wonder.

Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486119971
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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Mixing exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily, Thornton W. Burgess's timeless stories have drawn generations of youngsters into the comforting world of the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Laughing Brook. Along with generous helpings of warmth and whimsy, the entertaining stories also offer valuable lessons about wildlife, the environment, and being true to one's own nature. In this collection of irresistible animal tales, children will read about Peter Cottontail, who is up to his floppy ears in dangerous escapades as he tries to outwit the ever-hungry Reddy Fox. Elsewhere in the Green Forest, Buster Bear has a series of run-ins with Little Joe Otter, Farmer Brown's boy, and even a stubborn metal pail. And Grandfather Frog, in his determination to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, learns firsthand about all the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and downright stupidity. New Burgess fans will be charmed and delighted by these stories and other exciting tales about Jimmy Skunk, Billy Mink, and their animal friends.