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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp
Three young friends trade city life for a rugged winter journey, where they discover the true meaning of friendship and the call of the wild.
By Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Mother West Wind "How" Stories
Witness how a rabbit's curiosity unlocks a world of animal adventures, revealing lessons of leadership, loyalty, and bravery in the heart of nature.
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 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
Buster Bear's Twins
** Witness the heartwarming adventures of two playful bear cubs as they experience the wonders and challenges of the forest under the watchful eye of their loving mother.
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 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
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
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 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
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