
Part of the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series
A wood mouse seeks warmth and safety, facing danger and learning trust.
As winter approaches, Whitefoot the Wood Mouse searches for a cozy refuge and finds it in Farmer Brown's barn. There, he encounters a friendly stranger and faces perilous challenges. Can Whitefoot learn to trust and survive the winter's threats? This charming tale weaves lessons of nature and friendship, captivating young readers with its timeless warmth and simplicity.
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 meaning of the word “trust.”A master storyteller, Thornton Burgess instills in his young readers important lessons about animals, nature, and the environment. Rich in the warmth, simplicity, and nostalgic charm of an earlier day, this entertaining tale will beguile today’s youngsters as much as it enthralled children generations ago.
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