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Burgess, Thornton W. | 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. These farmyard fables by a beloved storyteller offer young readers timeless lessons about the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Blacky the clever crow shares adventures with other animals in the Green Meadows and by the Big River, as he considers stealing eggs from Hooty the owl, helps Farmer Brown's boy protect Dusty the wood duck, and engages in other escapades. 80 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Bowser the Hound isn't very clever — certainly not as clever as Old Man Coyote, who's full of tricks! There's one thing, though, that Bowser's really good at, and that's pursuing someone who'll give him a long, hard run. Actually, he'll go without eating just for the pleasure of chasing… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Peter Rabbit has learns about all sorts of animals from Old Mother Nature. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Thornton Burgess helps children learn about birds through the context of stories told from the perspective of the birds themselves. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Some of Thornton Burgess' classic characters, Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the seashore, learning about all the interesting creatures that live there. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Mother Bear has a secret -- actually, two of them -- and their names are Boxer and Woof-Woof. Young readers will find out how the young cubs get even with Peter Rabbit, what happens when the bears meet their father, and much more. 4 charming illustrations by Harrison Cady. 80… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Young readers will find this exciting tale of a courageous animal filled with valuable lessons about nature and wildlife. Paper. 87 pp. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Thornton W. Burgess | Learn why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow, why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head, what is in Mrs. Possum's big pocket, and many secrets of the Green Forest and Green Meadows. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Charming story of Peter Rabbit and his bride as they start their new life together in the Old Briar-Patch. Set in large, easy-to-read type, enhanced with 8 new illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | When a deep winter snow carpets the Green Forest and nearby meadow, Granny Fox and Reddy have some disagreements on how best to find some food. But Granny -- with her years of experience -- wins out over Reddy and teaches him quite a bit about patience, common sense, and… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Beloved children's classic offers warm, whimsical stories about Billy Mink's swimming party, Little Joe Otter's slippery slide, Reddy Fox's fishing expedition, why Grandfather Frog has no tail, other exciting tales. Gentle lessons about nature and wildlife combined with the fun of a good story. Six full-page black-and-white illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | 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 Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful "read… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Bobby Raccoon discovers that life can have many surprises when he loses his home, makes new friends, and finds a new home. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | 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. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | This delightful tale tells of the escapades of Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who's known throughout Green Forest as a mischief maker. When he tries to leave the forest for a new home, he learns that curiosity, carelessness and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles. 92 pp. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Happy Jack Squirrel fills his days with fun and foolishness — even while jealously guarding his winter supply of hickory nuts from his mischief-making cousin, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, and playful Striped Chipmunk.
But the bouncing, bushy-tailed creature's days of comfort and security are threatened when he wakes one morning to… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Beloved children's classic concerns the problems faced by Jerry Muskrat and the other creatures of the Green Forest when the water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Children will love finding out how Jerry, Little Joe Otter, Billy Mink, and others team up to solve the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Jimmy Skunk has a long, hard day but comes out the winner in this captivating tale that tells how Reddy Fox is tricked into doing something he never intended to do and how a mischievous Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance for playing nasty tricks on fellow creatures of the Green… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Spring has arrived at the Green Meadow and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. This delightful classic teaches children important lessons while offering insights into actual wildlife behavior. Includes 6 charming illustrations by Thea… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Thornton W. Burgess. Paperback. | Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad hears his own voice coming from another tree, yet he hasn't said anything. It seems that Sammy Jay is keeping everyone awake by calling "Thief, thief!" but he swears he was asleep. And Unc' Billy Possum is… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.
"Listen," whispered Jimmy Skunk to Peter Rabbit as the strange howling sound echoed through the Green Forest. But Peter… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | The Green Forest welcomes Old Mr. Buzzard and his wife, who arrive from the sunny South and teach valuable lessons to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, and other locals.
Old Mr. Buzzard has arrived from the sunny South, and he's going to stay in the Green Forest till Jack Frost… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Peter Rabbit and the other woodland animals discover that they have misjudged Old Mr. Toad, who also learns some important lessons. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook to create a pool of water for his new home. The good-natured beaver's kindness eventually wins him new friends in this timeless tale that imparts valuable lessons. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Delightful classic transports young readers to the timeless world of the Green Forest, where Peter discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits the ever-hungry Reddy Fox, manages a number of hare's-breadth escapes, and makes an ill-advised decision to hibernate. Little lessons about the environment and being true to one's… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It's Mrs. Quack the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller. 80 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Timeless fable of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound. 6 black-and-white line illustrations. New preface. 96 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | Sammy Jay often does things he shouldn't do. In particular, he likes to steal things. Much of the time he just struts around trying to look like a fine gentleman in his blue coat and high cap. Burgess' heartwarming tale has thrilled generations of youngsters. 30 black-and-white illustrations. 87 pages. | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. First of all, he didn't go home when he should have. The next thing he knew, he was a prisoner! But with the help of his… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading | ||
Burgess, Thornton W. | As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown's barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the… | Children's Books ⋅ Early Reading |