Thornton W. Burgess
Author
Series
Publisher
Dover Children's
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This deluxe hardcover edition presents three of the beloved storyteller's most popular books. Burgess' timeless tales of woodland whimsy recount the exploits of Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and Grandfather Frog. Featuring the original art by Harrison Cady, the stories offer young readers examples of friendship, honesty, forgiveness, and other virtues.
Author
Series
Green meadows volume 2
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1919]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1942]
Language
English
Description
Beloved children's classic concerns the problems faced by Jerry Muskrat and the other creatures of the Green Forest when the water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Children will love finding out how Jerry, Little Joe Otter, Billy Mink, and others team up to solve the dilemma. 6 new illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
1942.
Language
English
Description
When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. Master storyteller Thornton Burgess beguiles young readers and nature lovers with another tale about the delightful creatures of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows. 6 illustrations.
10) Bowser the hound
Author
Series
(Thornton Waldo),Green meadow volume 3
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1920]
Language
English
Description
Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, finally gets even with the help of some friends. Thornton Burgess charms young readers and nature lovers of all ages once again with another, old-fashioned story of wildlife behavior. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Grosset and Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1912]
Language
English
Description
When a mysterious stranger comes to live in the Green Forest, its regular inhabitants become curious and alarmed. Who is this creature and how does he manage to protect himself from even the strongest of the animals - including Mr. Bobcat and King Bear? 6 black-and-white illustrations.
Author
Series
(Thornton Waldo),Mother West Wind volume 4
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[©1941]
Language
English
Description
Fifteen tales of Johnny Chuck, Sammy Jay, Jimmy Skunk, and the other animals and birds of the Green Meadows. This is a reprinting of the book first published in 1913.
Author
Series
(Thornton Waldo),Smiling Pool volume 2
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1953]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Racehorse for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Not to be confused with Beatrix Potter's storied rabbit, Peter Cottontail is the creation of famed writer Thornton Burgess, who created the character for his son. Follow the adventurous young rabbit as he explores the Green Forest and Purple Mountains, all while grappling with his identity and evading a hungry fox. Featuring all-new full-color artwork by Tim Foley