Thornton Burgess. 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 … Read More
Thornton Burgess. “Listen,” whispered Jimmy Skunk to Peter Rabbit as the strange howling sound echoed through the Green Forest. But Peter was listening. He had never heard anything like it. The sound made cold chills run up and down his … 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
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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
