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Sammy Jay often does things he shouldn't do. In particular, he likes to steal things. Much of the time he just struts around trying to look like a fine gentleman in his blue coat and high cap. Burgess' heartwarming tale has thrilled generations of youngsters. 30 black-and-white illustrations. Paperback, 96 pages $3.39 |
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THE ADVENTURES OF UNC' BILLY POSSUM
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When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. First of all, he didn't go home when he should have. The next thing he knew, he was a prisoner! But with the help of his friends, especially Happy Jack Squirrel, Unc' manages to find a way out of his difficult situation. Master storyteller Thornton Burgess beguiles young readers and nature...
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CHATTERER THE RED SQUIRREL
Thornton W. Burgess
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This delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy-tailed little mischief-maker who decides to leave the Green Forest for a new home, only to find that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles. Entertaining adventures among "the lesser folk in fur and feathers," created by a beloved storyteller. Paperback, 96 pages
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JOHNNY CHUCK
Thornton W. Burgess
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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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OLD GRANNY FOX
Thornton W. Burgess
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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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OLD MOTHER WEST WIND
Thornton Burgess
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Welcome to the timeless world of the Green Forest, the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Here young readers will mmeet a menagerie of funny and fascinating animal friends-Peter Cottontail, Jimmy Skunk, Reddy Fox, Grandfather Frog and many more-and learn about their exciting adventures. In this beloved classic, the first of a series of highly popular animal tales by Thornton W. Burgess, children discover the...
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THE ADVENTURES OF BUSTER BEAR
Thornton W. Burgess
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This delightfully told tale recounts, in large easy-to-read type, the escapades of an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest, where he playfully annoys Little Joe Otter and other occupants. Gentle lessons about the dangers of greed, pride, and insensitivity accompanied by charming illustrations. Paperback, 96 pages
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THE ADVENTURES OF WHITEFOOT THE WOOD MOUSE
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As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown's barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the meaning of the word "trust." A master storyteller, Thornton Burgess instills in his young readers important lessons about...
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