Thornton W. Burgess

Thea Kliros

Harrison Cady

Thornton Waldo Burgess

Despite his grandmother's efforts to teach him to behave, Reddy Fox always seems to get into trouble.

The Adventures of Reddy Fox

A Book of Nature Stories

The Dear Old Briar-patch

The Adventures of Little Joe Otter

A selection of seventeen previously-published animal stories, with color versions of the original illustrations.

From Old Mother West Wind's Library

Thornton Burgess Five-Minute Bedtime Tales

In the whimsically captivating 'Buster Bear's Twins', Thornton Waldo Burgess masterfully continues the woodland sagas emblematic of his oeuvre, embedding charming tales with enduring moral lessons. Infused with gentle humor and endearing personalities, Burgess's narrative style is characterized by a conversational tone that brings the reader into a close familiarity with the characters. The book's simple yet evocative prose resonates with the literary context of its time—a golden age of children's literature teeming with anthropomorphic animals and their adventures, a tradition that remains cherished to this day. Thornton Waldo Burgess, an impassioned naturalist and conservationist, authored over 170 books, enchanting generations of children with his delightful storytelling. Burgess's creation of the Green Meadow and Green Forest series, where 'Buster Bear's Twins' finds its home, was inspired not only by a love of wildlife but also by an earnest desire to instill a sense of stewardship for nature in his readers. His literary work distinctly echoes his dedication to environmental education, making his animal characters not only memorable in their escapades but also ambassadors of the natural world. 'Buster Bear's Twins' comes highly recommended for young readers seeking to explore the wonders of the wild through the guise of a narrative both entertaining and educational. In an age where digital distractions are rife, Burgess's work offers a refreshing return to the simple joys of storytelling, fostering imagination, and a deep appreciation for the natural environment. As we turn the pages of this DigiCat Publishing edition, let us celebrate the legacy of an author whose writings continue to whisper the importance of conservation to new generations.

Buster Bear's Twins

The Christmas Reindeer

Fifteen tales of Johnny Chuck, Reddy Fox, Prickly Porky, Peter Rabbit, and the other animals of the Green Meadows.

Mother West Wind's Animal Friends

Mr. Mocker causes trouble for his friends when he plays tricks on them.

The Adventures of Mr. Mocker

The adventures of Unc' Billy Possum and the other animals living in Green Meadows.

The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum

Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and many other animal characters appear in this collection of classic nature tales.

Animal Tales

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Little Joe Otter" by Thornton Waldo Burgess. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Little Joe Otter

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

When Peter Rabbit convinces Little Miss Fuzzy Tail to marry him and come to live in the Dear Old Briar Patch, he finds true happiness and learns responsibility.

Mrs. Peter Rabbit

Chronicles the adventures of Peter and Mrs. Rabbit and their many friends and neighbors in the Briar-patch and beyond.

At the Smiling Pool and the Dear Old Briar-patch

The Big Book of Burgess Nature Stories

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

The four books in "Burgess' Bedtime Story-Books, Volume 1" are a continuation of Thornton W. Burgess's long running - and much beloved - series of children's nature books about the Green Meadow, the Green Forest, and the Smiling Pool. Young readers, and listeners, travel to this timeless world and learn gentle lessons about nature, the environment, and the "lesser folk of fur and feathers." * * * * Children will love hearing, and reading, about what happens when Reddy Fox gets bold and then careless, why Granny Fox has to take care of him and how the other little forest people help him out, and why Farmer Brown's boy hunts Reddy Fox. Then they read about Johnny Chuck and his adventures when he gives away his home and travels around looking for a new home, why he fights with the first chuck he meets but not the second, where he decides to build his new house, and what happens when Sammy Jay discovers his new house and his new secret! Then Peter Rabbit tries to change his name, Reddy Fox invites him to breakfast, Shadow the Weasel invades the Briar-patch, and then first Johnny Chuck, then Old Grandfather Frog, and then even Ol' Mistah Buzzard, say they will see Peter in the Spring, but it is not yet winter! Finally, Unc' Billy Possum gets caught by Farmer Brown's boy, he gets away, but then gets trapped in the hen-house, he escapes the hen-house only to get trapped in a tree, and then Happy Jack the Squirrel helps him get home safely. * * * * Any imaginative child will be captivated by this book. The chapters are short, with simple language, and is printed in easy-to-read 14-point type. Read aloud to pre-readers, or read by children themselves, this book will surely be a family favorite in no time. * * * * "Burgess' Bedtime Story-Books, Volume 1" includes: The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "The Adventures of Johnny Chuck," "The Adventures of Peter Cottontail," and "The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum." This volume includes all the stories and the original twenty-four illustrations from the first editions published in 1913, 1913, 1914, and 1914, respectively. * * * * Check out the other Thornton Burgess books published by Flying Chipmunk Publishing at www.FlyingChipmunkPublishing.com (and download the FREE 20 page "Mother West Wind/Peter Rabbit Coloring Book" available there!), and you can Friend us on FB to get information on our latest releases.

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