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Thornton W. Burgess

Biography

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.

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
Buster Bear's Twins
Blacky the Crow
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse
Bowser the Hound
The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack
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The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · January 1, 1943

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

By Thornton W. Burgess

A frog's quest for adventure leads to unexpected lessons in the Great World.

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The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1915

A meadow mouse worries about his tail while dodging predators.

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1914

A rabbit's quest for identity leads to whimsical forest adventures.

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Blacky the Crow

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1922

A clever crow's mischief leads to unexpected alliances.

The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1918

A raccoon's misadventures lead to unexpected friendships and a new home.

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1917

A lost duck seeks refuge and her missing mate in a perilous forest.

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3

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Picture books

2

Chapter books

21

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The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1943

A frog's quest for adventure leads to unexpected lessons in the Great World.

Sale price
$428

Buster Bear's Twins

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1923

Two bear cubs stir up the Green Forest with their antics.

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$475

Blacky the Crow

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1922

A clever crow's mischief leads to unexpected alliances.

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1922

A wood mouse seeks warmth and safety, facing danger and learning trust.

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$570

Bowser the Hound

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1920

A hound's relentless chase leads him far from home. Can he outsmart a cunning coyote?

The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1918

Peter Rabbit's prank leads to unexpected chaos with angry skunks and buzzing trouble.

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$475

The Adventures of Old Man Coyote

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1916

A mysterious howl unsettles the Green Forest. What creature lurks nearby?

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad

Chapter Book · Ages 1–12 · 1916

A mysterious errand at Smiling Pool sends Mr. Toad rushing. What could it be?

The Adventures of Prickly Porky

Chapter Book · Ages 4–12 · 1916

A porcupine's adventures reveal nature's secrets and friendships in the Green Forest.

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$475

The Adventures of Sammy Jay

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1915

A proud jay's antics lead to trouble and unexpected lessons in the wild.

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1915

A red squirrel's survival hinges on outsmarting predators and escaping capture in a forest adventure.

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$1398

The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1914

A possum's love for eggs leads to unexpected adventures and daring escapes.

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$1398

The Adventures of Reddy Fox

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1913

A young fox's boldness leads to unexpected lessons in the forest.

Old Mother West Wind

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1910

Explore timeless tales of forest creatures learning life's lessons.

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$380

Lightfoot the Deer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1906

A deer evades relentless hunters in a forest filled with danger.

The Adventures of Buster Bear

Picture Book · Ages 6–9

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

The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver

Picture Book · Ages 6–9

A beaver's arrival stirs mystery in the Green Forest. Who's behind the strange happenings?

Old Granny Fox

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

A young fox named Reddy learns valuable lessons about life, family, and community from his wise and experienced grandmother, Granny Fox.

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Harrison Cady

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