Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Thornton Waldo Burgess was an American conservationist and author of children's stories. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books and 15,000 stories for his daily newspaper column.
Billy Mink
A quick-thinking mink and his raccoon friend race to protect their forest community from hidden traps.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Happy Jack
** A greedy squirrel's quest to hoard all the hickory nuts causes comical chaos and unexpected lessons in the woods.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
A clever beaver faces dangers and makes friends as he builds a new home and prepares for winter in the forest.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Buster Bear
A mischievous bear's fishing trip turns into a comical rivalry, eventually teaching him the true meaning of friendship and consequences.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Little Joe Otter
A mischievous otter's antics and a new friend spark curiosity among forest animals as they discover the importance of family adventures in the wild.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Bobby Coon
A frightened raccoon must bravely venture into an unfamiliar world after losing his home, encountering both danger and kindness as he searches to find a new place to belong.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Bob White
In a world of meadows and forests, a resourceful bird must outsmart predators and work with humans to protect his family and thrive in the wild.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
In a world of talking animals, a mischievous rabbit learns that the best name is the one he was born with, after a series of comical forest adventures.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
When a raging fire endangers their cherished meadow, a group of animal friends must band together and summon their courage to save their home from destruction.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
A young groundhog leaves home for adventure, finding friendship, love, and the true meaning of family in the wild meadows and woods.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Mother West Wind "Where" Stories
Embark on a journey with curious animal friends as they uncover the secrets of nature and the importance of being a good friend.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Mrs. Peter Rabbit
A discontented rabbit ventures into the world, facing dangers and discovering love in an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Bowser the Hound
A loyal dog's relentless pursuit of a cunning trickster leads him on a perilous journey far from home, where he must overcome obstacles and discover the true meaning of friendship.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
** Join a curious rabbit and a witty wren as they navigate neighborhood dramas while uncovering the amazing secrets of bird life.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Reddy Fox
A clever young fox's arrogance gets him into trouble, teaching him a valuable lesson about caution and listening to those with experience.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
A mischievous possum's hunger for forbidden eggs launches a series of hilarious and heartfelt escapades filled with forest friends and valuable lessons learned.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
An old frog experiences many funny and eye-opening events after he makes the impulsive decision to leave his safe pond to see the world.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
In a world filled with talking animals, a boastful amphibian learns valuable lessons about friendship and humility through a series of comical woodland escapades.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Christmas Reindeer
A young girl discovers the magic of Christmas and the spirit of love through an extraordinary adventure with her family’s herd of reindeer, in a valley said to be enchanted.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Mother West Wind "When" Stories
In a world where animals talk, discover how a brave little bird earned his vibrant blue coat, carrying a timeless lesson of courage and kindness.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess