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OLD MAN COYOTE Thornton W. Burgess

OLD MAN COYOTE
Thornton W. Burgess



The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion among the denizens of the Green Forest. This storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. Six new illustrations. Paperback, 96 pages
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OLD GRANNY FOX Thornton W. Burgess

OLD GRANNY FOX
Thornton W. Burgess



Winter's here, and there's a carpet of deep snow covering the Green Forest and the nearby meadow - which means Reddy Fox and Granny Fox are having trouble finding food. Reddy, of course, is full of reckless ideas, such as getting into Farmer Brown's chicken house in daylight. Using the wisdom she's acquired over the years, Granny overrules many of Reddy's foolhardy suggestions, taking the conceit out of a youngster...
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MRS. PETER RABBIT Thornton W. Burgess

MRS. PETER RABBIT
Thornton W. Burgess



The charming story of Peter Rabbit and his bride as they start their new life together in the Old Briar-Patch. Set in large, easy-to-read type, enhanced with 8 new illustrations. Paperback, 96 pages
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MOTHER WEST WIND'S NEIGHBORS Thornton Burgess

MOTHER WEST WIND'S NEIGHBORS
Thornton Burgess



In this classic of children's literature, readers will find out why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky Crow and why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head. They'll learn what is in Mrs. Possum's big pocket and how Hooty the Owl gets even. They'll even find out who stole Mrs. Grouse's eggs, discover why Sammy Jay cries "Thief!" and uncover other secrets of Mother West Wind's Neighbors. Paperback, 116 pages
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MOTHER WEST WIND'S CHILDREN Thornton Burgess

MOTHER WEST WIND'S CHILDREN
Thornton Burgess



Danny Meadow Mouse learns to laugh, Grandfather Frog gets even, and the Merry Little Breezes have a busy day in the second volume of Thornton Burgess's popular Green Forest series. These heartwarming tales recount the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, Hooty the Owl, and other endearing characters. Suffused with gentle humor and embellished by George Kerr's illustrations from the original 1911...
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MOTHER WEST WIND'S ANIMAL FRIENDS Thornton W. Burgess

MOTHER WEST WIND'S ANIMAL FRIENDS
Thornton W. Burgess



Old Mother West Wind has a lot of friends in the Green Forest, among them Reddy Fox, Happy Jack Squirrel, old Mr. Toad, Billy Mink, Little Joe Otter, and Jerry Muskrat. And of course, she and the Merry Little Breezes (all members of her family) are always ready to help if trouble comes their way. And one day it does! A mysterious stranger comes to live in their neighborhood, making the regular inhabitants extremely...
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LIGHTFOOT THE DEER Thornton W. Burgess

LIGHTFOOT THE DEER
Thornton W. Burgess



Exciting, sensitively told tale of a courageous animal pursued by a determined, two-legged predator with a deadly weapon. Valuable lessons about nature and wildlife in this illustrated, easy-to-read text about a handsome creature and his helpful friends in the Green Forest. Paperback, 96 pages
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JOHNNY CHUCK Thornton W. Burgess

JOHNNY CHUCK
Thornton W. Burgess



Spring has arrived and Johnny Chuck goes wandering, gets in a fight, and sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. 6 illustrations paperback, 96 pages
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GRANDFATHER FROG Thornton W. Burgess

GRANDFATHER FROG
Thornton W. Burgess



Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog leaps forth only to tumble haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. This time-honored classic mixes exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily. Paperback, 96 pages
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DANNY MEADOW MOUSE Thornton W. Burgess

DANNY MEADOW MOUSE
Thornton W. Burgess



A plump little meadow mouse, always an inviting target for hungry hunters in the Green Meadow, spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators as he explores the Old Briar-patch and Farmer Brown's orchard. Paperback, 96 pages
$3.39

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