Thornton W. Burgess
Thornton W. Burgess was a beloved American author and naturalist, best known for his enchanting children's stories featuring animal characters that taught valuable lessons about nature and conservation. Born on January 14, 1874, in Sandwich, Massachusetts, Burgess developed a deep love for the outdoors from a young age, which greatly influenced his writing. His charming tales, such as those of Peter Rabbit and Johnny Chuck, not only entertained young readers but also sparked a curiosity about the natural world, encouraging them to appreciate and protect the environment around them.
With a career spanning several decades, Burgess wrote over 170 books and countless short stories, becoming a cherished figure in children's literature. His gentle storytelling style and vivid descriptions of woodland creatures resonate with readers of all ages, inviting them to explore the wonders of nature. As you delve into his works in our app, you'll discover the delightful adventures of his animal friends, each one reflecting his passion for wildlife and the importance of living in harmony with the earth. Enjoy the journey through Burgess's timeless tales!
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
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Peter Rabbit goes to school, with Mother Nature as his teacher. In this zoology book for children, Thornton W. Burgess describes the mammals…
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
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The Burgess Bird Book for Children is a zoology book written in the form of a story featuring Peter Rabbit. Peter learns from his friend Je…
The Adventures of Reddy Fox
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The Adventures of Reddy Fox is another in the series of children’s stories by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this story, Reddy and …
The Adventures of Buster Bear
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The Adventures of Buster Bear is another set of children’s stories by the conservationist, Thornton W. Burgess. Buster Bear has many adventu…
The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
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The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk is another in the long list children's books by the conservationist, Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, Jimmy …
The Adventures of Paddy Beaver
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The Adventures of Paddy Beaver is another in the long list of children’s books by the conservationist, Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, th…
Mrs. Peter Rabbit
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A wonderful book in which we meet the lucky little bunny who becomes Mrs. Peter Rabbit! This is one of many delightful animal books written …
Bowser the Hound
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Old Man Coyote craftily leads Bowser the hound away from home, and Bowser gets lost. Will Bowser find his way back to Farmer Brown's? Will R…
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
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The Adventures of Johnny Chuck is another in the long list of children's books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this story, it is …
The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse (Dramatic Reading)
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Danny begins his tale regretting the length of his tail until he is corrected by Mr. Toad. Then he has a series of stalkings by Reddy and Gr…
Old Mother West Wind
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Thornton W. Burgess
Thornton Waldo Burgess (January 14, 1874 – June 5, 1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. He loved the beauty of natu…
Mother West Wind's Children
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"You can't fool old Mother Nature. No, Sir, you can't fool old Mother Nature, and it's of no use to try." The animals of the Gree…
The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
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The Adventures of Old Man Coyote is another in the long list of children's books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, the …
The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
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Chatterer the Red Squirrel finds himself in trouble again and is forced to abandon his old home. As the search for a new home begins, Chatte…
Old Granny Fox
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Old Granny Fox and grandson Reddy Fox must use all their cunning to hunt up enough food to survive the long winter. Food in the Green Meadow…
The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
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The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad is another in the long line of children's books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, we foll…
The Adventures of Sammy Jay
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There's nothing that sly troublemaker Sammy Jay likes better than stealing corn - unless it's playing tricks on the other animals in the for…
The Adventures of Prickly Porky
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A stranger from the North Woods has just arrived in the Green Forest causing a great stir among the woodland creatures who live there. They …
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat (Dramatic Reading)
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Join us as we follow Jerry Muskrat and his friends on an adventure to discover what is threatening their homeland, Laughing Brook and Smilin…
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
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This is the story of Peter Rabbit, a mischievous, but cautious, lagomorph who lives in the Green Meadows. Peter Rabbit begins his adventures…