Thornton W. Burgess

Broschiertes Buch

Mother West Wind's Children

Beschreibung

Thornton W Burgess was born in 1874 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He was known as a conservationist and writer of children's books. Burgess loved the beauty of nature so much that during a fifty-year span he wrote 170 books and over 150 stories centered on nature and animals. Peter Rabbit and Jerry Muskrat are two of his most memorable characters. Mother West Wind's Children contains fifteen classic animal tales including Danny Meadow Mouse learns why his tail is short. --Why Reddy Fox has no friends. --Why Peter Rabbit's ears are long. --Reddy Fox disobeys. --Striped Chipmunk's pockets. --Reddy Fox, the boaster. --Johnny Chuck's secret. --Johnny Chuck's great fight. --Mr. Toad's old suit. --Grandfather Frog gets even. -The bush. --Why Bobby Coon washes his food. --The merry little breezes have a busy day. --Why Hooty the Owl does not play on the green meadows. --Danny Meadow Mouse learns to laugh. These stories are recommended for lower Elementary grades.

Autor

Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) was an American author and naturalist best known for his enthralling children's books that brought the animal world to life. Burgess, who was born on January 14, 1874, in Sandwich, Massachusetts, and died on June 5, 1965, was a fervent advocate for nature education and conservation. Burgess is well recognized for his charming animal stories that combine fiction and natural history knowledge. He created endearing characters and fascinating narratives that both delighted and taught young readers about various animal behaviors and ecosystems. "Old Granny Fox," a children's book released in 1918, is one of his best-known works. The story is part of Burgess' long-running series "The Adventures of Johnny Chuck," which features a cast of endearing animal characters who teach important life lessons while navigating their wooded setting. "Old Granny Fox" follows the shrewd and crafty Granny Fox as she attempts to outwit her fellow forest dwellers. Burgess' storytelling not only instills a sense of adventure, but also crucial lessons about the consequences of one's actions and the delicate balance of nature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Juli 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 197g
• ISBN-13: 9781605978604
• ISBN-10: 1605978604
• Artikelnr.: 24733823