Old Mother West Wind (Illustrated Edition)
Wonderful Warmhearted Collection of Nature and Animal Tales & Beloved Bedtime StoriesBy Thornton Burgess
Length18h 58m
About this audiobook
In "Old Mother West Wind (Illustrated Edition)," Thornton Burgess masterfully weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales centered around the adventures of a whimsical cast of animal characters living in the idyllic setting of the Green Meadows and the Green Forest. Employing a charming and accessible style, Burgess imbues his narratives with anthropomorphic qualities, cleverly imparting moral lessons while engaging young readers with vivid illustrations. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century American literature, this work reflects the growing interest in nature and the environment, themes that Burgess seamlessly integrates into his storytelling. Thornton Burgess, a naturalist, and conservationist, drew deeply from his love for the countryside and its inhabitants when writing this beloved book. His early experiences in rural Massachusetts, coupled with a passion for wildlife preservation, are evident in his portrayal of nature's harmonious balance. As a prolific writer, Burgess produced a plethora of children's stories, many of which promote ecological awareness, underscoring the importance of understanding and protecting the natural world. "Old Mother West Wind" is an essential read for both children and adults alike, offering timeless lessons wrapped in delightful tales. Readers will find themselves transported to a world where imagination thrives and nature's beauty reigns. This illustrated edition enhances the experience, making it a perfect addition to any family's bookshelf.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length18 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Old Mother West Wind (Illustrated Edition)
57X Why Mr. Snake Cannot Wink
2Chapter I Mrs. Redwing's Speckled Egg
58XI Why Bobby Coon Has Rings On His Tail
3Chapter II Why Grandfather Frog Has No Tail
59XII Why There Is A Black Head In The Buzzard Family
4Chapter III How Reddy Fox Was Surprised
60XIII Why Buster Bear Appears To Have No Tail
5Chapter IV Why Jimmy Skunk Wears Stripes
61XIV Why Flitter The Bat Flies At Night
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6Chapter V The Wilful Little Breeze
62XV Why Spotty The Turtle Carries His House With Him
7Chapter VI Reddy Fox Goes Fishing
63XVI Why Paddy The Beaver Has A Broad Tail
8Chapter VII Jimmy Skunk Looks For Beetles
64I How Old King Eagle Won His White Head
9Chapter VIII Billy Mink's Swimming Party
65II How Old Mr. Mink Taught Himself To Swim
10Chapter IX Peter Rabbit Plays A Joke
66III How Old Mr. Toad Learned To Sing
11Chapter X How Sammy Jay Was Found Out
67IV How Old Mr. Crow Lost His Double Tongue
12Chapter XI Jerry Muskrat's Party
68V How Howler The Wolf Got His Name
13Chapter XII Bobby Coon And Reddy Fox Play Tricks
69VI How Old Mr. Squirrel Became Thrifty
14Chapter XIII Johnny Chuck Finds The Best Thing In The World
70VII How Lightfoot The Deer Learned To Jump
15Chapter XIV Little Joe Otter's Slippery Slide
71VIII How Mr. Flying Squirrel Almost Got Wings
16Chapter XV The Tail Of Tommy Trout Who Did Not Mind
72IX How Mr. Weasel Was Made An Outcast
17Chapter XVI Spotty The Turtle Wins A Race
73X How The Eyes Of Old Mr. Owl Became Fixed
18I Danny Meadow Mouse Learns Why His Tail Is Short
74XI How It Happens Johnny Chuck Sleeps All Winter
19II Why Reddy Fox Has No Friends
75XII How Old Mr. Otter Learned To Slide
20III Why Peter Rabbit's Ears Are Long
76XIII How Drummer The Woodpecker Came By His Red Cap
21IV Reddy Fox Disobeys
77XIV How Old Mr. Tree Toad Found Out How To Climb
22V Striped Chipmunk's Pockets
78XV How Old Mr. Heron Learned Patience
23VI Reddy Fox, The Boaster
79XVI How Tufty The Lynx Happens To Have A Stump Of A Tail
24VII Johnny Chuck's Secret
80Dedication
25VIII Johnny Chuck's Great Fight
81I. When Mr. Bluebird Won His Beautiful Coat
26IX Mr. Toad's Old Suit
82II. When Old Mr. Gopher First Got Pockets
27X Grandfather Frog Gets Even
83III. When Old Mr. Grouse Got His Snowshoes
28XI The Disappointed Bush
84IV. When Old Mr. Panther Lost His Honor
29XII Why Bobby Coon Washes His Food
85V. When Old Mr. Rat Became An Outcast
30XIII The Merry Little Breezes Have A Busy Day
86VI. When Mr. Moose Lost His Horns
31XIV Why Hooty The Owl Does Not Play On The Green Meadows
87VII. When Mr. Kingfisher Took To The Ground
32XV Danny Meadow Mouse Learns To Laugh
88VIII. When Old Mr. Badger Learned To Stay At Home
33I The Merry Little Breezes Save The Green Meadows
89IX. When Bob White Won His Name
34II The Stranger In The Green Forest
90X. When Teeny-Weeny Became Grateful
35III How Prickly Porky Got His Quills
91XI. When Old Mr. Hare Became A Turncoat
36IV Peter Rabbit's Egg Rolling
92XII. When Great-Grandfather Swift First Used A Chimney
37V How Johnny Chuck Ran Away
93XIII. When Peter Rabbit First Met Bluffer The Adder
38VI Peter Rabbit's Run For Life
94XIV. When Mr. Wood Mouse Learned From The Birds
39VII A Joker Fooled
95XV. When Mr. Hummingbird Got His Long Bill
40VIII The Fuss In The Big Pine
96XVI. When Old Mr. Bat Got His Wings
41IX Johnny Chuck Finds A Use For His Back Door
97I Where Grandfather Frog Got His Big Mouth
42X Billy Mink Goes Dinnerless
98II Where Miser The Trade Rat First Set Up Shop
43XI Grandfather Frog's Journey
99III Where Yap-Yap The Prairie Dog Used His Wits
44XII Why Blacky The Crow Wears Mourning
100IV Where Yellow-Wing Got His Liking For The Ground
45XIII Striped Chipmunk Fools Peter Rabbit
101V Where Little Chief Learned To Make Hay
46XIV Jerry Muskrat's New House
102VI Where Glutton The Wolverine Got His Name
47XV Peter Rabbit's Big Cousin
103VII Where Old Mrs. 'Gator Made The First Incubator
48I Why Striped Chipmunk Is Proud Of His Stripes
104VIII Where Mr. Quack Got His Webbed Feet
49II Why Peter Rabbit Cannot Fold His Hands
105IX Where Thunderfoot The Bison Got His Hump
50III Why Unc' Billy Possum Plays Dead
106X Where Limberheels Got His Long Tail.
51IV Why Reddy Fox Wears Red
107XI Where Old Mr. Gobbler Got The Strutting Habit
52V Why Jimmy Skunk Never Hurries
108XII Where Seek-Seek Got His Pretty Coat
53VI Why Sammy Jay Has A Fine Coat
109XIII Where Old Mr. Osprey Learned To Fish
54VII Why Jerry Muskrat Builds His House In The Water
110XIV Where Old Mr. Bob-Cat Left His Honor
55VIII Why Old Man Coyote Has Many Voices
111XV Where Dippy The Loon Got The Name Of Being Crazy
56IX Why Miner The Mole Lives Under Ground
112XVI Where Big-Horn Got His Curved Horns
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