Thornton W. Burgess

Thornton Burgess. 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 … Read More

Thornton Burgess. In this story, we learn what happpens to Unc’ Billy Possum when he tries to steal eggs from Farmer Brown’s chicken house. Not such a good idea. This edition of the book contains the original, restored six illustrations … Read More

Thornton Burgess. Sammy Jay thinks he’s a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn’t do — like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he’s a thief … Read More

Thornton Burgess. 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 … Read More

Thornton Burgess. There’s a big mystery brewing among the animals of the Green Forest — and it’s all because of a strange little creature with no head, legs, or tail that came rolling down a hill and gave Peter Cottontail … Read More

Thornton Burgess. One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It’s Mrs. Quack the Duck, who is dreadfully upset after having narrowly escaped some hunters and their terrible guns. Worst of all, she has lost … Read More

Thornton Burgess. One of the most beloved characters in children’s literature, Peter Cottontail is up to his long-whiskered nose in rib-tickling escapades in this delightful classic. With gentle charm and humor, famed storyteller Thornton W. Burgess draws young readers into … Read More

Thornton W. Burgess. As this delightful story opens, something strange is going on! The waters of the Laughing Brook and Smiling Pool have become a mere trickle, causing alarm among the creatures of the Green Forest. It seems Jerry Muskrat’s … Read More

Thornton Burgess. Old Mr. Toad was acting strangely, and his behaviour puzzled all the creatures of the Green Meadow. You see, he was in a hurry, and Old Mr. Toad NEVER hurried unless he was in danger. Where on earth … Read More

Thornton Burgess. Old Mr. Buzzard has arrived from the sunny South, and he’s going to stay in the Green Forest till Jack Frost returns. Once the local woodland creatures realize that he’s not a hawk and they’ve nothing to fear, … Read More