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Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)
1874
1965
Burgess, Thornton Waldo
Kerr, George F.
1869
1953
Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
The merry little breezes save the green meadows -- The stranger in the green forest -- How Prickly Porky got his quills -- Peter Rabbit's egg rolling -- How Johnny Chuck ran away -- Peter Rabbit's run for life -- A joker fooled -- The fuss in the big pine -- Johnny Chuck finds a use for his back door -- Billy Mink goes dinnerless -- Grandfather Frog's journey -- Why Blacky the Crow wears mourning -- Striped Chipmunk fools Peter Rabbit -- Jerry Muskrat's new house -- Peter Rabbit's big cousin.
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"Mother West Wind's Animal Friends" by Thornton W. Burgess is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book features a cast of charming animal characters, including the Merry Little Breezes led by Old Mother West Wind, each facing adventures and challenges in their natural meadow and forest habitats. Through vibrant storytelling, the book explores themes of friendship, bravery, and nature's beauty, making it a delightful read for children and those young at heart. The opening portion of the book introduces Old Mother West Wind and her children, the Merry Little Breezes, as they come to play on the Green Meadows. During their antics, they discover a fire threatening the meadow and quickly rush to warn their friends, including Johnny Chuck and Peter Rabbit. The breezes' quick thinking leads them to seek help from Farmer Brown, showcasing their teamwork and bravery as they rally the forest animals to save the meadow from destruction. This engaging start sets the stage for a whimsical exploration of nature and community action, inviting readers into a world where animals come together to protect their home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Short stories
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Children's stories, American
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
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