The Adventures of Buster Bear

Written by Thornton W. Burgess · Illustrated by Maddie Frost

Part of the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series

A big bear struggles to make friends in a new forest. Can he overcome his fears and find acceptance?

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128 pages· 990L

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Buster Bear, new to the Green Forest, faces challenges due to his size and appetite. As he navigates making friends, he wonders if a trout is a good gift and fears Farmer Brown's boy. Can a tin pail really cause trouble? Join Buster's humorous journey as he learns about friendship and the natural world, all while encountering delightful surprises in the Green Meadows.

From the publisher

The Adventures of Buster Bear introduces a new generation of children to Thornton W. Burgess’s long-beloved Bedtime Stories characters. Buster Bear is new to the Green Forest and because he is so big (and his appetite is also so big), he’s having some trouble making new friends. But there are always interesting stories about meeting the new folks in the neighborhood. Is a nice fat trout a good present for a new friend? Can someone as big as Buster be afraid of Farmer Brown’s boy? How can a little tin pail cause any trouble? Children have laughed at the antics and adventures of the residents of the Green Meadows for five generations. And while laughing they’re learning something about the natural world, and maybe something about themselves. A dedicated naturalist, Burgess imbues his stories with the good humor, imagination, and fun animal antics that all children will enjoy reading during story time. These essential childhood classic stories also feature the original black-and-white illustrations by Harrison Cady, lending this edition a vintage feel.

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