Author and conservationist Thornton Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess”s tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.
7 Ebooks by Harrison Cady
Thornton W. Burgess: Thornton Burgess Five-Minute Bedtime Tales
Where did Grandfather Frog get his big mouth, and why doesn’t Buster Bear have a tail? When did Mr. Bluebird win his coat, and how did Howler the Wolf get his name? This charming collection of fables …
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€22.26
Thornton W. Burgess: Adventures of Old Mr. Buzzard
The Green Forest welcomes a pair of new characters when Old Mr. Buzzard and his wife arrive from the sunny South. Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, and other locals learn valuable lessons from …
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€3.78
Thornton W. Burgess: Tommy and the Wishing-Stone
A sulky lad happens across a sitting-stone that unexpectedly grants his wish to become a meadow-mouse. In this wise woodland fable, Tommy experiences life from the point of view of several forest …
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€4.49
Thornton W. Burgess & Harrison Cady: Adventures of Peter Cottontail and His Green Forest Friends
This deluxe hardcover edition presents three of the beloved storyteller’s most popular books. Burgess’ timeless tales of woodland whimsy recount the exploits of Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and …
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€29.86
Thornton W. Burgess: Adventures of Bob White
Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will …
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€3.76
Thornton W. Burgess: Billy Mink
Join Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare as they battle the Rats, a crew of robbers that takes over the Big Barn and makes life miserable for the peaceful creatures of the Green Forest. …
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€4.48
Thornton Burgess & Harrison Cady: Adventures of Mr. Mocker
Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad hears his own voice coming from another tree. Sammy Jay keeps everyone awake by calling "Thief, thief!" but he …
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€3.73
