Thornton W. Burgess was een Amerikaanse auteur, natuuronderzoeker en natuurbeschermer, gevierd om zijn populaire kinderboeken. Hij was diep gepassioneerd door de schoonheid van de natuur en haar wezens, en wijdde 50 jaar van zijn leven aan het schrijven erover. Zijn productieve werk, verschenen in boeken en krantencolumns, putte regelmatig inspiratie uit de natuurlijke landschappen van zijn jeugd. Burgess trachtte zijn lezers te verbinden met de natuurlijke wereld door zijn charmante en leerzame verhalen. Met zijn werken werd hij een belangrijke stem in natuurbescherming, en inspireerde hij generaties om de wereld om hen heen te waarderen en te beschermen.
The story follows Sammy Jay as he cleverly navigates his rivalry with Chatterer the Red Squirrel. Their playful antics include Chatterer using his wits to scare Sammy, while Sammy devises a plan to have Chatterer fetch corn for him from Farmer Brown's corncrib. This engaging narrative captures the themes of cleverness and competition, making it an entertaining read for children.
Happy Jack, Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Bowser the Hound, & Old Granny Fox, Burgess
The Green Meadow Collection expands on Thornton W. Burgess's cherished series, inviting young readers into the enchanting worlds of the Green Meadow, Green Forest, and Smiling Pool. Through engaging stories, children will explore nature and learn about its inhabitants, fostering a love for the environment and its creatures. The collection is designed to captivate both readers and listeners, making it an ideal choice for family reading time.
It's been a century since readers first ventured into the Green Forest to encounter Reddy Fox, Grandfather Frog, Jimmy Skunk, and other winsome characters. This special edition commemorates the 100th anniversary of Thornton W. Burgess's first published work, Old Mother West Wind, and its 1911 follow-up, Mother West Wind's Children. Replete with the original illustrations, these gentle stories offer children enduring lessons about ecology and respect for wildlife.
When little Reddy Fox gets too big for his breeches and steals a plump pet hen in broad daylight, the stage is set for an exciting tale as Farmer Brown's boy pursues Reddy with loaded gun and Bowser the Hound. Fortunately, Reddy has wise Granny Fox on his side and, with some timely help from other woodland friends, manages to avoid an unhappy ending.As this timeless fable unfolds, children will delight in Reddy's risky antics and the commotion his behavior causes among Johnny Chuck, Drummer the Woodpecker, Peter Rabbit, and the other inhabitants of the Green Forest. Thornton W. Burgess, author of Old Mother West Wind and many other children's classics, was a master at telling a good story that holds a child's attention while instilling an important lesson in the most painless and enjoyable fashion. First published in 1913, The Adventures of Reddy Fox was one of his finest efforts. In this inexpensive Dover edition, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, it will delight children (and adults) today, just as it did their grandparents.
The story follows Whitefoot, a wood mouse, as he navigates his adventures in the natural world. Through engaging tales featuring anthropomorphic animals, the book aims to educate young readers about nature and its inhabitants. As part of Thornton W. Burgess's beloved series, it combines entertainment with valuable lessons, making it a delightful read for children.
Curiosity drives the narrative as Mother West Wind shares enchanting tales with young forest animals, addressing their questions about nature and life. Through these captivating stories, readers are immersed in the wisdom of the animal kingdom, exploring themes of curiosity and the interconnectedness of nature. Thornton W. Burgess crafts a delightful experience that highlights the beauty of the natural world and the lessons it holds.
As a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, this edition preserves the historical significance of the text, despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. Its publication reflects a commitment to safeguarding and promoting important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original.
Parents, teachers, and young readers all over the world have enthusiastically welcomed the Dover reprints of Thornton Burgess's classic nature books, including the perennial bestseller, The Adventures of Peter Cottontail. In the present volume, the author's goal of introducing children to the fascinating subject of bird life is brilliantly realized in story fashion. While "interviewing" Slaty the Junco, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, and dozens of other common birds, our guides, Peter Rabbit and saucy Jenny Wren — and, of course, the reader — learn about their physical appearances, eating and nesting habits, and songs and calls. Over eighty years after its first publication, the book remains noteworthy and valuable for its extraordinarily successful blend of information and entertainment.
The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel introduces a new generation of young readers to Thornton W. Burgess' irresistible cast of animal friends in his timeless collection of Bedtime Stories.
A Beautiful Classic Revived by Stunning New Illustrations Created in the Golden Age Style.