Thornton W. Burgess Books In Order

The Adventures of Reddy Fox

Timeless fable tells of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown’s boy and Bowser the Hound. Children will delight in Reddy’s risky antics and the commotion his behavior causes among the other woodland creatures. 6 black and white line illustrations. New preface.

The Adventures of Johnny Chuck

Spring has arrived and Johnny Chuck goes wandering, gets in a fight, and sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. 6 illus.

The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver

The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook to create a pool of water for his new home. The good natured beaver’s kindness eventually wins him new friends in this timeless tale that imparts valuable lessons.

The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat

Beloved children’s classic concerns the problems faced by Jerry Muskrat and the other creatures of the Green Forest when the water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Children will love finding out how Jerry, Little Joe Otter, Billy Mink, Bobby Coon and Grandfather Frog team up to solve the dilemma. Completely reset in large easy to read type with six new illustrations by Thea Kliros based on Harrison Cady s charming originals. Published in association with the Thornton W. Burgess Museum and the Green Briar Nature Center.

The Adventures of Unc’ Billy Possum

Old Billy Possum is dead! So says Reddy Fox, anyway, who walks along singing, ‘Ol’ Bill Possum, it served him right, and he is no more, for he died last night!’

Then Reddy Fox sees a ghost — and the rest of the animals see the truth…
at least until the next tomfoolery takes place on the very day of Peter Rabbit’s party!

Unc’ Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble — and how hard it is to get out, once in — in this classic animal tale by Thornton Burgess.

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

Delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy tailed little mischief maker who decides to leave the Green Forest for a new home, only to find that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles. Entertaining adventures among ‘the lesser folk in fur and feathers,’ created by beloved storyteller and conservationist.

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

A plump little meadow mouse, always an inviting target for hungry hunters in the Green Meadow, spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators as he explores the Old Briar patch and Farmer Brown’s orchard.

The Adventures of Sammy Jay

Sammy Jay often does things he shouldn’t do. In particular, he likes to steal things. Much of the time he just struts around trying to look like a fine gentleman in his blue coat and high cap. Burgess’ heartwarming tale has thrilled generations of youngsters. 30 black and white illustrations.

The Adventures of Buster Bear

Delightfully told tale recounts, in large easy to read type, the escapades of an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest, where he playfully annoys Little Joe Otter and other occupants. Gentle lessons about the dangers of greed, pride and insensitivity accompanied by charming illustrations.

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad

Young readers travel to the timeless world of the Green Forest and Smiling Pool where they find Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, Unc Billy Possum, and other woodland creatures secretly trailing Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature, the environment, and the ‘lesser folk of fur and feathers’ for today’s young readers and listeners.

The Adventures of Prickly Porky

Entertaining collection of exciting animal adventures from a master storyteller introduces an appealing little porcupine and his neighbors of Green Forest. Learn what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, how Prickly Porky makes friends, why Old Man Coyote loses his appetite, and more.

The Adventures of Old Man Coyote

The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion among the denizens of the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters with guns. Peter Rabbit, Jerry Muskrat, and the other animals of the Green Forest band together to help her find a safe place to live and to locate the missing Mr. Quack. 6 new illustrations.

The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk

Jimmy Skunk has a long, hard day but comes out the winner in this captivating tale that tells how Reddy Fox is tricked into doing something he never intended to do and how a mischievous Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance for playing nasty tricks on fellow creatures of the Green Meadow. A warm, whimsical adventure.

The Adventures of Bob White

Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will Farmer Brown’s boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful ‘read aloud’ edition for young children includes the original Harrison Cady illustrations.

The Adventures of Ol’ Mistah Buzzard

1919. Burgess, author of the Mother West Wind Series, presents another fascinating adventure of animals, large and small, that children of all ages are sure to delight in. The book begins: It had been a bad day on the green Meadows. Yes, Sir, it had been a very bad day, especially for the littlest folks who live there. From the time jolly, round, red Mr. Sun first began his long climb up the blue, blue sky until it was almost time for him to go to bed behind the Purple Hills, there had been great fear on the Green Meadows. And it was all because of a black speck way, way up in the sky, a black speck that kept going round and round and round and round in circles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog leaps forth only to tumble haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness and carelessness. This time honored classic mixes exciting adventure and good natured humor with gentle homily to spin a wholesome tale of animal characters that children have found irresistible for generations. 6 illustrations adapted from originals by Harrison Cady.

Mother West Wind’s Neighbors

15 delightful fables from the world of the Green Forest will entertain and educate young readers as they find out why Johnny Chuck doesn’t like Blacky the Crow and why Ol’ Mistah Buzzard has a bald head. They’ll learn what is in Mrs. Possum’s big pocket and even discover who stole Mrs. Grouse’s eggs. Brim*ming with gentle humor and real lessons about nature, these enchanting tales will captivate today’s youngsters as much as they charmed audiences generations ago.

Old Mother West Wind

Perfect for gift giving a classic illustrated by Michael Hague, in a beautifully redesigned edition. Thornton W. Burgess said that imagination was ‘the birthright of every child.’ His Old Mother West Wind stories, first published in 1910, have worked their magic on generations of children.

Mother West Wind ‘Why’ Stories

Grandfather Frog is very old and very wise, and he knows all about the days when the world was young. When he is feeling just right, he dearly loves to tell about those long ago days. ‘Chug a rum!’ said Grandfather Frog. And then he told why Peter Rabbit and all rabbits cannot bend their wrists. He told a thousand stories, in fact, because that’s what Grandfather Frog was meant to do. Stories of Rabbits, Chipmunks, Possums, Foxes Grandfather Frog knows the important stuff about everybody who lives around the meadow.

Mother West Wind “When” Stories

Thornton W. Burgess’s children’s tales have enchanted generations. Wildside Press is pleased to release new editions of all the ‘Mother West Wind.’

Mother West Wind ‘How’ Stories

At the edge of the old briar patch sits Peter Rabbit staring into the sky, his head tipped so far back it makes his neck ache! Up in the sky, a black speck sails across the snowy white face of a cloud. How could that little speck be alive, way up there? But Peter knows it is and he knows who it is: King Eagle, who, by and by, disappears over the Great Mountain. Peter rubs the back of his aching neck. Then he gives a little sigh. ‘I wonder what it’s like, to fly like that,’ he says…
not knowing just how much he is soon to learn about his friends in the green forest and meadow and the adventures he will have, while learning! Thornton W. Burgess 1874 1965 expressed his love of the outdoors in these delightful ‘How’ tales about the ways of animals in the wild.

Billy Mink

Join Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare as they battle the Rats, a crew of robbers that takes over the Big Barn and makes life miserable for the Green Forest friends. These farmyard fables by a beloved storyteller offer valuable lessons about friendship and cooperation. Illustrations by Harrison Cady.

The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories

Thornton Burgess thrilled two generations of children with his delightful nature tales, publishing over 150 books, most of them illustrated by the great Harrison Cady, that featured an array of woodland creatures some saintly, some personable, others cranky and haughty, some even naughty, but all fun and not a single one dull in simple, well written tales that always entertained and always taught a lesson about human nature. With an eye toward bringing wonderful stories to children in the earlier grades, National Review has here collected the first ten of Burgess’s ‘bedtime story’ books. Inside The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories brightened by some sixty of Cady’s drawings reproduced just as they appeared in the original old books are ten terrific ‘adventure’ tales of Reddy Fox, Johnny Chuck, Peter Cottontail, Unc’ Billy Possum, Mistah Mocker, Jerry Muskrat, Danny Meadow Mouse, Grandfather Frog, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Sammy Jay, and the other colorful and lovable denizens of the ‘Green Meadows’ and the ‘Briar Patch.’

The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories: Volume Two

Thornton Burgess thrilled two generations of children with his delightful nature tales, publishing over 150 books, most of them illustrated by the great Harrison Cady, that featured an array of woodland creatures some saintly, some personable, others cranky and haughty, some even naughty, but all fun and not a single one dull in simple, well written tales that always entertained and always taught a lesson about human nature. With an eye toward bringing wonderful stories to children in the earlier grades, National Review has here collected the first ten of Burgess’s ‘bedtime story’ books. Inside The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories brightened by some sixty of Cady’s drawings reproduced just as they appeared in the original old books are ten terrific ‘adventure’ tales of Reddy Fox, Johnny Chuck, Peter Cottontail, Unc’ Billy Possum, Mistah Mocker, Jerry Muskrat, Danny Meadow Mouse, Grandfather Frog, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Sammy Jay, and the other colorful and lovable denizens of the ‘Green Meadows’ and the ‘Briar Patch.’

Lightfoot the Deer

Exciting, sensitively told tale of a courageous animal pursued by a determined, two legged predator with a deadly weapon. Valuable lessons about nature and wildlife in this illustrated, easy to read text about a handsome creature and his helpful friends in the Green Forest.

The Adventures of Happy Jack

Master storyteller Burgess charms youngsters once again with tales of life in the Green Forest. This time he recounts The Adventures of Happy Jack Squirrel, who starts the day cheerily enough but soon finds himself trying every trick he knows to get away from his enemy, Shadow the Weasel. 4 black and white illustrations.

Mrs. Peter Rabbit

Charming story of Peter Rabbit and his bride as they start their new life together in the Old Briar Patch. Set in large, easy to read type, enhanced with 8 new illustrations.

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Renowned naturalist and author of children’s books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds, among them saucy Jenny Wren, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, Creaker the Purple Grackle, Downy the Woodpeck*er, and other feathered friends. 32 black and white illustrations. Learn all about birds’ physical appearance, eating and nesting habits, migration patterns, songs and call.

Old Granny Fox (With: )

When a deep winter snow carpets the Green Forest and nearby meadow, Granny Fox and Reddy have some disagreements on how best to find some food. But Granny with her years of experience wins out over Reddy and teaches him quite a bit about patience, common sense, and resourcefulness. A timeless fable by a master storyteller that will delight youngsters with important lessons about wildlife and the environment.

Bowser the Hound (With: )

Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, is taken advantage of once again when the coyote leads him on a long chase that ends far from the canine’s home. But with the help of Blacky the Crow and other friends, Bowser gets even.

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

Abundantly illustrated, simply written classic by a master storyteller acquaints youngsters with the habits and characteristics of four footed animals. Porcupines, field mice, squirrels, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond. 73 illustrations.

Blacky the Crow

Children will love this wonderful tale of a crow who spies two fresh eggs in a nest belonging to Hooty the Owl and Mrs. Hooty. Does Blacky snatch those delicious eggs? Filled with humor and important lessons about nature and wildlife. Reset in large, easy to read type. 4 original illustrations by Harrison Cady.

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse

When little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it’s time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter, he discovers the perfect spot in Farmer Brown’s barn. He meets a friendly stranger there and learns the meaning of the word ‘trust’ when he tumbles into a life threatening situation.

Buster Bear’s Twins

Mother Bear has a secret actually, two of them and their names are Boxer and Woof Woof. Young readers will find out how the young cubs get even with Peter Rabbit, what happens when the bears meet their father, and much more. 4 charming illustrations by Harrison Cady.

The Burgess Flower Book For Children

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The Burgess Seashore Book for Children

Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of coastal areas and learn firsthand about the habits and habitats of spider crabs, sea cucumbers, sand eels, and seahorses. Veteran storyteller Thornton Burgess shares information with his young readers about dozens of creatures that thrive along the Atlantic shoreline. 48 illustrations.

The Dear Old Briar-Patch

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

Peter Cottontail Dot-to-Dot (With: )

The 30 easy to complete pictures in this large format activity book are based on Thornton Burgess delightful denizens of field and stream. Youngsters will learn who’s being attacked by a swarm of bees, who s had a successful day of fishing, and much more. For added fun, each engaging vignette accompanied by a descriptive caption is ready for coloring, adding an extra dimension of enjoyment for young puzzle solvers.

Peter Cottontail Mazes (With: )

mazes ask young navigators to help Peter and other other animals find food and get out of scrapes in the Green Forest and Smiling Pool.

Meet Peter Cottontail (With: )

Kids can get to know Peter and his other pals from the Green Forest with this adorable coloring book. Full page drawings, based on the classic original illustrations by Harrison Cady, depict Billy Mink, Grandfather Frog, Mrs. Quack and her ducklings, Prickly Porky, Hooty the Owl, Spotty the Turtle, and many more. 30 b/w illus. Captions.

The Adventures of Reddy Fox and Prickly Porky

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Big Book of Animal Stories

This collection of irresistible tales features Peter Cottontail and the ever hungry Reddy Fox, Buster Bear and Little Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, who’s determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, plus other exciting tales starring Jimmy Skunk, Billy Mink, and all their animal friends!