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 \u2014 like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he’s a thief \u2014 especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale \u2014 enhanced with Harrison Cady’s charming illustrations \u2014 combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature. One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children’s books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874\u20131965) created heart warming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, best sellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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