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When Peter Rabbit joins in with Old Mother Nature’s ‘classroom’ chats he learns all about the animals who share the Green Meadows and Forest with him.5 GradesSku: 9781925729856
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
By: Thornton S. Burgess$17.95 – $44.50 -
Join Peter Rabbit as he meets and learns about North American animals in Old Mother Nature’s classroom. Discover creatures, both great and small, from Hare and Squirrel through to the Bear, the Otter, the Fox, Armadillo and so many more. No matter where you’re from, the descriptive text and beautiful photographs will introduce you to North America’s wonderful and diverse animal world.5 GradesSku: 9781922634320
The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Colour)
By: Thornton S. Burgess$27.95 – $42.95 -
SalePeter Rabbit learns about his avian friends in this classic nature book. As he learns about each bird we discover their traits; what they eat, how they nest, and how they relate to their other cousins.5 GradesSku: 9781922348586
The Burgess Bird Book
By: Thornton S. Burgess$17.95 – $33.95 -
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.Sku: 9780486428406
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
By: Thornton W. Burgess$17.50 -
Join Peter Rabbit as he meets and learns about North American birds in Old Mother Nature’s classroom. Discover birds, both great and small, from the Starling to the Eagle, the Bluebird to the Goose, the Hummingbird to the Owl, and so many more. No matter where you’re from, the descriptive text and beautiful photographs will introduce you to North America’s wonderful and diverse birdlife.5 GradesSku: 9781922634290
The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Colour)
By: Thornton S. Burgess$27.95 – $42.95 -
Join Peter Rabbit and his friends as they once again enter the classroom of ‘Mother Nature’, this time to learn about the flora of North America.5 GradesSku: 9781922348593
The Burgess Flower Book
By: Thornton S. Burgess$17.95 – $44.50 -
Join Peter Rabbit as he meets and learns about North American flora in Old Mother Nature’s classroom. Discover flowers, both great and small, from wild Strawberries to Water Lily, Pitcher Plant to Sunflower, and so many more. No matter where you’re from, the descriptive text and beautiful photographs will introduce you to North America’s wonderful and diverse flowers.5 GradesSku: 9781925729313
The Burgess Flower Book for Children (Colour)
By: Thornton S. Burgess$27.95 – $42.95 -
When Danny Meadow Mouse boards a plane he has no idea that he’ll end up at the seashore, a land full of new and fascinating things to discover. Along with the way he meets some relatives of old friends, as well as new ones, like Greywing the Gull, who teach him all about the inhabitants of this incredible new world.5 Grades
The Burgess Seashore Book (Colour)
By: Thornton S. Burgess$29.50 – $44.50 -
Join Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox as they explore the seashore and take a closer look at the habits and homes of the creatures they find. Discover the Seahorse, Shrimp, Crab, Anemone, Gull, and so many more.5 Grades
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children
By: Thornton S. Burgess$17.95 – $47.50 -
Familiar burgess characters Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of the shoreline and learn first hand about the habits and habitats of spider crabs, sea cucumbers, sand eels, and that strangest of little fishes — the sea horse.Sku: 9780486442532
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children
By: Thornton W. Burgess$23.00 -
SaleImportant Note: This package can be customized. The price stated above is based on selecting 26 of the lowest-cost books. Starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind, Burgess wrote thousands of stories in the course of his 50-year career. This 26-book set draws readers into The Green Forest, where they share in the adventures of Peter Cottontail, Bobby Raccoon, Granny Fox, and other lovable animals.
Thornton Burgess Book Package
By: Burgess, Thornton W.From:$161.00Original price was: $161.00.$144.98Current price is: $144.98.By: Burgess, Thornton W.From:$161.00Original price was: $161.00.$144.98Current price is: $144.98. Select options Quick View -
Where did Grandfather Frog get his big mouth, and why doesn't Buster Bear have a tail? When did Mr. Bluebird win his coat, and how did Howler the Wolf get his name? This charming collection of fables transports readers and listeners into Thornton Burgess's Green Forest. In the magical woodland home of Peter Cottontail, Bob White, Spotty the Turtle, and other adventurous animals, children learn gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment. These 17 stories originated with the author's Old Mother West Wind series of "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books. This modern edition features vibrantly re-colored versions of Harrison Cady's original illustrations. Each tale is just a few pages long — ideal for bedtime reading and quickly lulling children off to sleep. Original selection from Thornton W. Burgess's Mother West Wind Stories "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books, Little, Brown, and Company, 1915–1918 editions.Sku: 9780486471112
Thornton Burgess Five-Minute Bedtime Tales: From Old Mother West Wind’s Library
By: Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady$20.25 -
As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown's barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the meaning of the word "trust." A master storyteller, Thornton Burgess instills in his young readers important lessons about animals, nature, and the environment. Rich in the warmth, simplicity, and nostalgic charm of an earlier day, this entertaining tale will beguile today's youngsters as much as it enthralled children generations ago.Reprint of the Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1922 edition.Sku: 9780486449449
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse
By: Burgess, Thornton W.$6.75