BOOKS by Thornton W. Burgess

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1	Burgess Bird Book for Children more books like this by Thornton W Burgess "This book was written to supply a definite need. Its preparation was undertaken at the urgent request of booksellers and others who have felt the lack of a satisfactory medium of introduction to bird life for little children. As such, and in no sense whatever as a competitor with the many excellent books on this subject, but rather to supplement ... see all copies from $4.61! new only from $6.84! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Old Mother West Wind more books like this by Thornton W Burgess First published in 1910, this classic has worked its magic on generations of children. This edition features the unique illustrations of the beloved illustrator Michael Hague. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.82! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Relates how Jimmy Skunk repays Peter Rabbit for a practical joke and what happens when he and Unc' Billy Possum go hunting for eggs in Farmer Brown's henhouse. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Danny Meadow Mouse, a timid but quick vole, plays hide-and-seek with his foe Reddy Fox and has other adventures with the animals of the Green Meadows. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Mother West Wind's Children more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Fifteen tales that explain why Danny Meadow Mouse has a short tail, the reason Reddy Fox has no friends, and other mysteries about the residents of the Green Meadow. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Adventures of Buster Bear more books like this by Thornton W Burgess The other animals are frightened when Buster Bear comes to live in the Green Forest, until he gets into trouble trying to steal blueberries from Farmer Brown's boy and they realize he is not very different from them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Adventures of Peter Cottontail more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Unhappy with his name and his house, Peter Rabbit learns to appreciate himself and his world with the help of his friends. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.39! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver more books like this by Thornton W Burgess The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook and make a new home. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel more books like this by Thornton W Burgess The story of a squirrel and of his home, foods, friends and enemies in the forest. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Adventures of Reddy Fox more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Despite his grandmother's efforts to teach him to behave, Reddy Fox always seems to get into trouble. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Adventures of Grandfather Frog more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Chronicles the adventures of Grandfather Frog and his animal friends. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Burgess Animal Book for Children more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - The cordial reception given the Burgess Bird Book for Children, together with numerous letters to the author asking for information on the habits and characteristics of many of the ... see all copies from $6.15! new only from $6.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The adventures of poor Mrs. Quack more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Separated from her husband and driven from her home by hunters, Mrs. Quack finds refuge with the animals of the Green Forest. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Adventures of Johnny Chuck more books like this by Thornton W Burgess The adventures of a woodchuck and his friends Sammy Jay, Happy Jack Squirrel, Billy Possum, and other inhabitants of the forest surrounding Farmer Brown's land. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Adventures of Prickly Porky more books like this by Thornton W Burgess A strange-looking animal with very long, sharp teeth comes from the North and makes new friends among the forest folk and meadow people. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Mother West Wind's animal friends more books like this by Thornton W Burgess When a mysterious stranger comes to live in the Green Forest, its regular inhabitants become curious and alarmed. Who is this creature and how does he manage to protect himself from even the strongest of the animals -- including Mr. Bobcat and King Bear? 6 black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Peter Rabbit and the other woodland animals discover that they have misjudged Old Mr. Toad, who also learns some important lessons. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat more books like this by Thornton W Burgess When the Smiling Pool and Laughing Brook dry up one day, Jerry Muskrat and the other forest animals set out to find the cause. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Adventures of Sammy Jay more books like this by Thornton W Burgess 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. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $2.82! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Lightfoot the deer more books like this by Thornton W Burgess An unabridged republication of the 1921 classic in which Lightfoot encounters animal friends Peter Rabbit, Sammy Jay, Paddy the Beaver and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Adventures of Old Man Coyote more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Old Man Coyote, a stranger to the Green Meadows, frightens the forest folk and becomes an opponent to Old Granny Fox. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
22 view cover	Old Granny Fox more books like this by Thornton W Burgess When he left home to go to the Old Pasture, in the hope that he would be able to find something to eat there, he started off bravely. It was cold, very cold indeed, but his fur coat kept him warm as long as he was moving. The Green Meadows were glistening white with snow. All the world, at least all that part of it with which Reddy was acquainted, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Bowser the Hound more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories featuring the wildlife of his native state. He was born in Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. His first book was Old Mother West Wind (1910). Following its success, he wrote a syndicated daily newspaper column, Bedtime Stories (illustrated by Harrison Cady), ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $10.23! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Blacky the Crow more books like this by Thornton W Burgess Blacky the clever crow shares adventures with other animals in the Green Meadows and by the Big River, as he considers stealing eggs from Hooty the owl, helps Farmer Brown's boy protect Dusty the wood duck, and engages in other escapades. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Mother West Wind's Neighbors more books like this by Thornton W Burgess, Harrison Cady (Illustrator) Fifteen tales of Johnny Chuck, Sammy Jay, Jimmy Skunk, and the other animals and birds of the Green Meadows. This is a reprinting of the book first published in 1913. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions

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