When little Reddy Fox gets too big for his breeches and steals a plump pet hen in broad daylight, the stage is set for an exciting tale as Farmer Brown's boy pursues Reddy with loaded gun and Bowser the...

Old Granny Fox Thornton W. Burgess - Burgess presents life as a fox and the struggles that Old Granny Fox and her nephew, Reddy, find themselves. Winter is hard when mice, birds and rabbits are not available....

Young and mischievous Reddy Fox has been stealing chickens from Farmer Brown's boy, and now he and Granny Fox must outsmart him so they do not get caught. Along the way, Reddy encounters many of author...

Something strange is going on ... The waters of the Smiling Pool and the Laughing Brook have been mysteriously reduced to tiny streams and the creatures of the Green Forest are in a panic! Until they...

A racoon awakes from his winter nap to find his tree being chopped down. An old frog decides that now is the time to see more of the world. A mouse gets upset because his tail is short – and because an...

Deep dive into the delightful collection of adventure animal tales from the creator of Peter Rabbit, Thornton W. Burgess. In 'The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver', we'll join Paddy as he works to build...

When Jenny Wren learns that Peter Rabbit would like to know more about the four-footed friends who share the Green Meadows and Green Forest with him, she encourages him to speak with Old Mother Nature...

An ancient HOPI proverb states “The one who tells the stories, rules the world.” Herein are 23 adventures undertaken by Grandfather Frog……. Bored with the panorama of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog...

The book tells the story of various animals living in the forest, and teaches children about the different roles that animals play in the ecosystem. The book is notable for its use of environment awareness...

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse is a story about a mouse who learns the importance of being careful and taking time to enjoy life. Whitefoot is always rushing around, trying to get things done, but he eventually...

The story follows the life of Buster Bear, a young bear who learns about the world around him and the importance of being kind and friendly. The book is designed to teach children about the natural world...

The Burgess Bird Book for Children is a children's book that tells the story of different birds and their habitats. The book uses inventive language to explain the different features of each bird, as...

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel is a children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. The book follows the adventures of a red squirrel named Chatterer as he tries to learn how to be a good...

Old Granny Fox is a story about an aging fox who has to rely on her cunning and intelligence to survive in the forest. Even though she is old, she is still able to outsmart other animals in the forest....

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog is a story about a frog who goes on various adventures. The story uses complex language to create a whimsical and imaginative world. The author's use of descriptive...

The story follows the adventures of Old Mother West Wind and her animal friends, who live in the Green Forest near the Smiling Pool. The animals enjoy playing together and telling stories, and they often...

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad tells the story of a toad who is harassed by humans and other animals, but manages to outwit them all in the end. The story teaches children about the importance of being...

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse is a story about a small mouse who lives in the meadow and has many adventures. The story is written in a way that is meant to be enjoyed by children, and it is full...

An excellent animal tale by a master storyteller, with a few illustrations by Harrison Cady. Old Granny Fox and the young Reddy are having a tough time finding food in the winter. Reddy Fox is quite the...