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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · January 1, 1943
The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
A frog's quest for adventure leads to unexpected lessons in the Great World.
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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.
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23
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3
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Picture books
2
Chapter books
21
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Book type breakdown: 2 picture books, 21 chapter books.
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Two bear cubs stir up the Green Forest with their antics.
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Blacky the Crow
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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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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?
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The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
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The Adventures of Happy Jack
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1918
A squirrel's peaceful life shatters when a deadly predator arrives.
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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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The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1917
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The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
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The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
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The Adventures of Prickly Porky
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A porcupine's adventures reveal nature's secrets and friendships in the Green Forest.
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The Adventures of Sammy Jay
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A proud jay's antics lead to trouble and unexpected lessons in the wild.
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The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
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A meadow mouse worries about his tail while dodging predators.
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The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
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A red squirrel's survival hinges on outsmarting predators and escaping capture in a forest adventure.
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The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
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A possum's love for eggs leads to unexpected adventures and daring escapes.
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The Adventures of Reddy Fox
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A young fox's boldness leads to unexpected lessons in the forest.
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Lightfoot the Deer
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A deer evades relentless hunters in a forest filled with danger.
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The Adventures of Buster Bear
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A big bear struggles to make friends in a new forest. Can he overcome his fears and find acceptance?
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The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
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A beaver's arrival stirs mystery in the Green Forest. Who's behind the strange happenings?
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Old Granny Fox
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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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