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Abundantly illustrated, simply written classic by a master
storyteller acquaints youngsters with the habits and
characteristics of four-footed animals. Porcupines, field mice,
squirrels, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing
personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the
inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond. 73 illustrations.
Renowned naturalist and author of children's books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds, among them saucy Jenny Wren, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, Creaker the Purple Grackle, Downy the Woodpecker, and other feathered friends. 32 black-and-white illustrations. Learn all about birds' physical appearance, eating and nesting habits, migration patterns, songs and call.
Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping
his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a
dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how
will Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful
"read aloud" edition for young children includes the original
Harrison Cady illustrations.
This classic text by Thornton Burgess contains a number of charming
fictitious tales of animals as diverse as the wren and the mole.
Burgess's vivid imagination and genuine love of the creatures he
depicts is apparent in all the stories found on these pages. This
volume is a must addition for any collection of nature books for
children.
The eight books in the Mother West Wind series were just the
beginning of Thornton W. Burgess 's long running, and much beloved,
series of children 's nature books about the Green Meadow, the
Green Forest, and the Smiling Pool. Young readers, and listene
Something strange is going on in the Green Forest Sticky-toes the
Tree Toad hears his own voice coming from another tree, yet he
hasn't said anything. It seems that Sammy Jay is keeping everyone
awake by calling "Thief, thief " but he swears he was asleep. And
Unc' Billy Possum is certain that he heard a friend from the South,
although he can't find him. How will they get to the bottom of the
mystery? A classic tale of mischief and forgiveness, this edition
includes illustrations by Harrison Cady.
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Little Joe Otter
Thornton W. Burgess
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R378
Discovery Miles 3 780
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