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.
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
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
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
The Adventures of Mr. Mocker
A mischievous bird's talent for imitation creates chaos in the forest, testing the bonds of friendship until a clever plan restores harmony.
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 Danny Meadow Mouse
A worried little mouse with a short tail discovers his courage as he outsmarts sly predators and discovers the true meaning of friendship.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
A strange-voiced newcomer shakes up a familiar forest, forcing its residents to outsmart their fears and discover the meaning of acceptance.
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
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 Jerry Muskrat
In a world of whispering cattails and looming dangers, a little muskrat's mishap ignites a community's quest to protect their home and forge unexpected friendships.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Lightfoot the Deer
In a world where survival means dodging hunters, a gentle deer navigates a dangerous forest, relying on friendship to overcome the cruelty of nature.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
A little mouse with a short tail goes on big adventures and discovers that being yourself and having good friends are the most important things.
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
The Adventures of Prickly Porky
A curious squirrel's discovery of strange objects in the forest sparks a journey of friendship and courage for woodland creatures as they learn to accept a misunderstood porcupine.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Blacky the Crow
A mischievous crow's hunger leads him to a risky treasure, testing his wits against the forest's dangers and teaching him valuable lessons about friendship and consequences.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories
Enter a world of talking animals and Mother Nature's wisdom, where a chipmunk's bravery reveals the meaning behind his stripes and sets the stage for many exciting tales.
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
Mother West Wind's Children
A little mouse, troubled by his tiny tail, embarks on a journey to discover its origins and learns about self-worth.
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 Paddy Beaver
A resourceful beaver's ambition to build a dam and create a home in a lively forest leads to both friendship and problems with his new neighbors as winter approaches.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess