The Wishing-Stone Stories

"The Wishing-Stone Stories" by Thornton W. Burgess is a series of imaginative tales for young readers about a boy named Tommy, who stumbles upon a magical wishing-stone. This stone gives Tommy the extraordinary power to change into different animals, like a meadow-mouse or a partridge, which leads him on exciting explorations of the natural world from new points of view. As Tommy transforms, he faces the challenges and joys of each animal, gaining understanding about nature, the value of hard work, and the importance of seeing the world through different eyes, all while learning valuable life lessons and developing a greater sense of empathy.