Thornton Burgess

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Oklahoma

The Burgess Animal Book for Children (COLOR Edition): the Unabridged 1920 Edition with Original Illustrations

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Virginia

The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

Bedtime Stories

Generally in good condition for its age, a couple pages had minor tears that have been repaired with clear tape and pages have tanned from age. 

Oregon

Little Joe Otter

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Lightfoot the Deer Green Forest Series 1921 Vintage 

Thornton W. Burgess

Idaho

Science

Parents, teachers, and young readers all over the world have enthusiastically welcomed the Dover reprints of Thornton Burgess's classic nature books, including the perennial bestseller, The Adventures of Peter Cottontail. In the present volume, the author's goal of introducing children to the fascinating subject of bird life is brilliantly realized in story fashion. While "interviewing" Slaty the Junco, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, and dozens of other common birds, our guides, Peter Rabbit and saucy Jenny Wren -- and, of course, the reader -- learn about their physical appearances, eating and nesting habits, and songs and calls. Over eighty years after its first publication, the book remains noteworthy and valuable for its extraordinarily successful blend of information and entertainment.

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

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 The book has some minimal shelve wear. However, it is still in or better condition stated. The binding is very sturdy and tight and all pages are Intact and free of highlighting, underlining or notes (See pictures). This is a used book and may or may not contain supplemental materials, such as CDs, Access codes, etc. Great buy! 100% customer satisfaction guarantee! M-F orders go out the next day. Weekend orders go out on Monday.

Geography

North Carolina

Some underling with a red pen. Black and white photos. SKU A 6

Nevada

Uses simple story narratives to introduce a variety of birds.

California

"First published in 2004, is an unabridged, newly reset republication of the edition published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, in 1920"--T.p. verso.

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

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Thea Kliros

Connecticut

Bobby Raccoon discovers that life can have many surprises when he loses his home, makes new friends, and finds a new home.

The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon

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THE ADVENTURES OF POOR MRS. QUACK  - HC - 1945 - THORNTON BURGESS

Nebraska

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack By Thornton W. Burgess One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It's Mrs. Quack the Duck, who is dreadfully upset after having narrowly escaped some hunters and their terrible guns. Worst of all, she has lost Mr. Quack, her husband, and doesn't know whether he is alive or dead. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

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A beautiful copy of one of the hardest to find of the Burgess books, especially in this condition. Missing the dust jacket, has a previous owners inscription. All interior pages are clean, crisp and unmarked. Boards are clean and tight. See photos 

Maine

The Burgess Flower Book For Children 

Wisconsin

Illustrated by Harrison Cady

Fifteen tales that explain why Danny Meadow Mouse has a short tail, the reason Reddy Fox has no friends, and other mysteries about the residents of the Green Meadow.

Mother West Wind's Children

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The National Review

Graced by the talents of Thornton Burgess-his witty verses are as wonderful as his stories are captivating-this second volume of The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories is, like its predecessor, refreshingly old-fashioned: replete with tales that are clean, wholesome, fun, innocent, and instructive. These entertaining and inspiring stories (beautifully illustrated by Harrison Cady) about a host of delightful woodland creatures make this a beloved volume that you will want to share with a deserving child. Inside these covers you will find a treasure trove of endearing and enjoyable stories, including: The Adventures of Buster Bear, The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad, The Adventures of Prickly Porky, The Adventures of Old Man Coyote, The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver, The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack, The Adventures of Bobby Coon, The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk, The Adventures of Bob White, The Adventures of Ol' Mistah Buzzard. Book jacket.

Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories Volume Two

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Welcome to the timeless world of the Green Forest, the laughing Brook, and the Smiling Pool. Here young readers will meet a menagerie of funny and fascinating animal friends -- Peter Cottontail, Jimmy Skunk, Reddy Fox, Grandfather Frog and many more -- and learn about their exciting adventures.
In this beloved classic, the first in a series of highly popular animal tales by Thornton W. Burgess, children discover the answers to such questions as why Grandfather Frog has no tail and why Jimmy Skunk wears stripes. There's also great fun to be had in reading or hearing about the grand goings-on at Mink's swimming party, Little Joe Otter's slippery slide, and Reddy Fox's fishing expedition. These and many other adventures are told in a warm, whimsical way that combines gentle lessons about nature and wildlife with the fun of a good story.

Old Mother West Wind

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Bundle - the adventures of paddy the beaver. Old mother west wind. The adventures of old man coyote

Florida

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Mother West Wind’s Children 

Tape on front cover because of adhesive residue.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

South Carolina

This new edition of the classic story introduces a new generation of young readers to Burgess' irresistible cast of animal friends in his timeless collection of Bedtime Stories featuring the original black-and-white artwork by Cady from the first edition. 5 x 8.

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

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Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog leaps forth only to tumble haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. This time-honored classic mixes exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily. 6 illustrations adapted from originals by Harrison Cady.

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

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Charming stories for young readers to explore the natural world.

The Burgess Animal Book For Children

Chronicles the adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel and his animal friends.

Missouri

A strange-looking animal with very long, sharp teeth comes from the North and makes new friends among the forest folk and meadow people.

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Thornton Burgess

The Burgess Animal Book for Children (COLOR Edition): the Unabridged 1920 Edition with Original Illustrations

Thornton Burgess

The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories

Thornton Burgess

Bedtime Stories

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Little Joe Otter

Thornton Burgess

Lightfoot the Deer Green Forest Series 1921 Vintage

Thornton W. Burgess

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

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The Burgess Bird Book for Children

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The Burgess Bird Book for Children

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The Burgess Bird Book for Children

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The Burgess Animal Book for Children

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The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon

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The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

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The Burgess Animal Book for Children

Thornton W. Burgess

The Burgess Flower Book For Children

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Mother West Wind's Children

Thornton W. Burgess

Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories Volume Two

Thornton W. Burgess

Old Mother West Wind

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Old Mother West Wind

Thornton W. Burgess

Mother West Wind’s Children

Thornton W. Burgess

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

Thornton W. Burgess; Thea Kliros

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

Thornton W. Burgess

The Burgess Animal Book For Children

Thornton W. Burgess; Thea Kliros

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

Thornton W. Burgess

The Adventures of Prickly Porky