Dover Children's Thrift Classics Books
In order from The Adventures of Peter Cottontail to The Adventures of Buster Bear
Book #1
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
Written by Thornton W. Burgess
8 - 14
Reading
age
96
Page
count
Dec 11, 1991
Publication
date
Paperback
$4.99
$4.74
Summary
Unhappy with his name and his house, Peter Rabbit learns to appreciate himself and his world with the help of his friends.
Dover Children's Thrift Classics Series
Published from 1991 - 2018
5 books| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Adventures of Peter Cottontail | 96 |
| 2006 | The Adventures of Sammy Jay | 87 |
| 2011 | Old Mother West Wind | 316 |
| 2018 | The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver | 128 |
| 2018 | The Adventures of Buster Bear | 128 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Author and conservationist Thornton W. 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.
Illustrator
MADDIE FROST quickly discovered a love and talent for scanning paper then digitally cutting the pieces into layers. Her results are rich and textured, whimsical and fun, and oh-so-perfect for young readers. Maddie lives outside of Boston with her husband and her dog. Visit maddie-frost.com
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