Project Gutenberg 2007-03-22 Public domain in the USA. 215 Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) 1874 1965 Burgess, Thornton Waldo Kerr, George F. 1869 1953 Mother West Wind's Children Danny Meadow Mouse learns why his tale 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 disappointed 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. E-text prepared by Al Haines "Mother West Wind's Children" by Thornton W. Burgess is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book features various animal characters living in the Green Meadows and the Green Forest, exploring themes of friendship, individuality, and moral lessons through their adventures. The main character introduced in the opening portion is Danny Meadow Mouse, who grapples with feelings of inadequacy due to his short tail, setting the stage for a series of whimsical tales that impart valuable life lessons. The opening of the book introduces Danny Meadow Mouse, who is bothered by his short tail while observing the lively activities around him. His unhappiness prompts a conversation with Mr. Toad, who suggests he visit Grandfather Frog to learn the story of his ancestor's tail. This leads Danny on a quest to understand his appearance and to possibly find a reason for it. The narrative promise is established through this first chapter, showcasing Burgess's charming storytelling style and the engaging dialogues that invite young readers to learn important lessons about self-acceptance and the value of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Animals -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories, American PZ Text Children's Literature Children's Book Series Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 209595 2025-08-09T03:51:01.312159 text/html 201681 2007-03-22T19:33:18 text/html 311225 2025-08-09T03:51:08.153187 application/epub+zip 312618 2025-08-09T03:51:04.596148 application/epub+zip 124529 2025-08-09T03:51:03.302186 application/epub+zip 425325 2025-08-09T03:51:10.606165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412596 2025-08-09T03:51:07.325131 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213479 2022-09-10T04:40:25.931236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182174 2025-08-09T03:51:00.728201 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181999 2021-01-01T22:09:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19630 2025-08-09T03:51:10.731136 application/rdf+xml 10593 2025-08-09T03:51:03.837192 image/jpeg 2863 2025-08-09T03:51:03.583184 image/jpeg 226234 2021-01-01T22:09:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 58753 2021-01-01T22:09:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 302924 2025-08-09T03:51:01.336210 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia