 The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
by Thornton W. Burgess
Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
by Thornton W. Burgess
Spring has arrived at the Green Meadows and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. Includes 6 illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully instructive tale of another denizen of the Green Forest. Bobby bites his own tail, is horribly frightened, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, and more before he finds a new home.
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| |  Old Granny Fox
by Thornton W. Burgess
When a deep winter snow carpets the Green Forest and nearby meadow, Granny Fox and Reddy disagree on how best to find some food. A timeless fable by a master storyteller.
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 Bowser the Hound
by Thornton W. Burgess
Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, is taken advantage of once again when the coyote leads him on a long chase that ends far from the canine's home.
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 The Adventures of Mr. Mocker
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad, Sammy Jay, and Unc' Billy Possum are hearing voices but they can't figure out who's doing the talking. Includes original Harrison Cady illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Bob White
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
When a hunter happens upon Bob White's nest, it's up to Farmer Brown's boy to rescue the bird family. "Read aloud" edition for young children includes original Harrison Cady illustrations.
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 Old Mother West Wind: The Centennial Anniversary Edition
by Thornton W. Burgess, George Kerr
Offered together for the first time in one volume, this hardcover edition includes Burgess's first published work, Old Mother West Wind, and its 1911 follow-up, Mother West Wind's Children. Includes George Kerr's original illustrations.
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| |  Meet Peter Cottontail
by Thornton W. Burgess, Pat Stewart
Mischievous Peter Cottontail is waiting for coloring fun, along with his pals: Grandfather Frog, Mrs. Quack, Prickly Porky, Hooty the Owl, Granny Fox, and many others. 30 full-page drawings.
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 The Adventures of Sammy Jay
by Thornton W. Burgess
This heartwarming tale of animal pranks and rivalries, enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations, has thrilled generations of youngsters with its gentle lessons about wildlife and their natural habitats. 30 illustrations.
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 The Burgess Seashore Book for Children
by Thornton W. Burgess
Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the Atlantic shoreline and learn about habits and habitats of many creatures — from horseshoe crabs to sea cucumbers. 48 illustrations.
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| |  Easy Peter Cottontail Sticker Picture Puzzle
by Pat Stewart
Sixteen puzzle pieces can be joined to form a lively scene of Peter, Paddy the Beaver, Reddy Fox, Bobby Raccoon, Jimmy Skunk, Buster Bear, and other famous characters.
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 The Burgess Animal Book for Children
by Thornton W. Burgess
Porcupines, field mice, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond. 73 illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Happy Jack
by Thornton W. Burgess
Happy Jack Squirrel starts the day cheerily enough but soon finds himself trying every trick he knows to get away from nasty Shadow the Weasel. 4 black-and-white illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
by Thornton W. Burgess
When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. For children 6–10. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
by Thornton W. Burgess
A mysterious creature has come to live in the Green Forest, and he's making the regular inhabitants extremely curious — and nervous. For ages 6–10. 6 black-and-white illustrations.
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 Mother West Wind's Neighbors
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightful fables from the Green Forest reveal why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow, why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head, who stole Mrs. Grouse's eggs, and 13 other captivating tales.
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| |  The Burgess Bird Book for Children
by Thornton W. Burgess
Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
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 Buster Bear's Twins
by Thornton W. Burgess
Mother Bear's two new cubs get even with Peter Rabbit, meet their father, and much more in a charming tale illustrated by Harrison Cady.
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| |  Blacky the Crow
by Thornton W. Burgess
Children will love this wonderful tale of Blacky the Crow, who gets into trouble seeing things he shouldn't. Reset in large type with four original illustrations by Harrison Cady.
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 The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, and other woodland creatures secretly trail Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature and the environment.
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| |  Lightfoot the Deer
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
A beloved storyteller relates the exciting tale of a courageous animal pursued by a two-legged predator with a deadly weapon. Kids learn valuable lessons about nature and wildlife in this easy-to-read text.
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 The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
by Thornton W. Burgess
The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.
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| |  Mrs. Peter Rabbit
by Thornton W. Burgess
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.
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 Old Mother West Wind and 6 Other Stories
by Thornton W. Burgess
This special set of seven delightful books of warmth and whimsy take young readers to the Green Forest to meet Johnny Chuck, Bobby Raccoon, and other characters to learn gentle lessons about wildlife and the environment.
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| |  Peter Cottontail and Friends Stickers
by Pat Stewart
Twenty full-color stickers of those lovable inhabitants of the Green Meadows — including Reddy Fox, Hooty the Owl, Bobby Raccoon, and others.
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 The Adventures of Prickly Porky
by Thornton W. Burgess
Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller.
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| |  Old Mother West Wind
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved classic recounts the adventures of the animals in the Green Forest — Billy Mink's swimming party, Reddy Fox's fishing expedition, many more. 6 full-page illustrations.
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 Peter Cottontail Sticker Paper Doll
by Pat Stewart
This charming little bunny comes with 33 peel-and-apply costumes, including outfits for gardening, dressing up for special occasions, going fishing, plus garden veggies, a fishing pole, and other items.
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| |  The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk gets even, Reddy Fox learns a lesson about preparedness, and Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance. An engaging tale with gentle lessons about courtesy, kindness, and preparedness.
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 The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
by Thornton W. Burgess
Charming fable about the animals in the Green Forest and what happens when water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Large, easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
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| |  The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack
by Thornton W. Burgess
Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.
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 Favorite Thornton Burgess Animal Stories Boxed Set
by Thornton W. Burgess
Six stories that instill valuable lessons about animals, nature, and the environment, featuring such favorites as Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and Happy Jack. Six complete books, set in large, easy-to-read type.
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| |  The Adventures of Buster Bear
by Thornton W. Burgess
Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations.
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 The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators.
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| |  The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy-tailed mischief-maker who learns that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.
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 The Adventures of Reddy Fox
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless fable of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound. 6 black-and-white line illustrations. New preface.
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| |  The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless classic recounts Peter's adventures in the Green Forest as he discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits Reddy Fox, learns important lessons about not doing what Nature never intended. 6 illustrations.
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 More Goops and How Not to Be Them
by Gelett Burgess
Delightful "manual of manners for impolite infants" continues hilarious etiquette instruction with rude, sloppy, ill-mannered Goops, this time showing how not to act. 43 verses. 88 illustrations.
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| |  Billy Mink
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
Join Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare as they battle the Rats, a crew of robbers that takes over the Big Barn. Illustrations by Harrison Cady.
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 Thornton Burgess 26 Book Set
by Thornton W. Burgess
Save 10%! This 26-book set draws readers into The Green Forest, where they share in the adventures of Peter Cottontail, Bobby Raccoon, Granny Fox, and other lovable animals.
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| |  Big Book of Animal Stories
by Thornton W. Burgess
Entertaining, instructive tales feature Peter Cottontail, Buster Bear; Grandfather Frog, Little Joe Otter, Jimmy Skunk, Billy Mink, and other Green Forest friends.
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