Mother West Wind's Children

Mother West Wind's Children

by Thornton W. Burgess

In the charming world of Thornton W. Burgess's 'Mother West Wind's Children', the Green Meadows and Green Forest come alive with whimsical adventures. The stories revolve around the interactions of various woodland creatures as they encounter everyday challenges and learn valuable lessons. Grandfather Frog, a wise and beloved character, regales Mother West Wind's children, the Merry Little Breezes, with captivating tales that blend humor and morality. Through these captivating stories, young readers are introduced to the wonders of nature and the importance of kindness, courage, and respect for the natural world.

Author

Thornton W. Burgess image

Thornton W. Burgess

United States

Thornton Burgess was an American author, naturalist, and conservationist known for his children's books featuring animal characters. He was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts, in 1874, and grew up in a r...

More on Thornton W. Burgess

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Fighting the Whales Cover image

Fighting the Whales by R. M. Ballantyne

A fatherless boy joins the crew of a whaling ship in order to earn a living for himself and his mother. Beyond being a fascinating depiction of a now-...

Ottawa Folk Festival Robert Service Collection (from The Spell of the Yukon) Cover image

Ottawa Folk Festival Robert Service Collection (from The Spell of the Yukon) by Robert W. Service

This book, a collection of readings from Robert Service's iconic poem "The Spell of the Yukon," was recorded live at the 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival. It...

Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre Cover image

Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre by Johanna Spyri

Im Jahre 1880 im Perthes-Verlag, Gotha, erschienenen ersten Heidi-Roman wird erzählt, wie das Waisenmädchen Heidi zu seinem einsiedlerischen Grossvate...

Alice in Blunderland  Cover image

Alice in Blunderland by John Kendrick Bangs

Alice travels to Blunderland where nothing is supposed to be, children live in the Municipal House of the Children and the Duchess and the City are th...

In the Village of Viger Cover image

In the Village of Viger by Duncan Campbell Scott

Amidst the whispering pines and hidden secrets of the quiet village of Viger, a timeless tale of love, intrigue, and human nature unfolds. Duncan Camp...

Agnes Grey Cover image

Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë

It follows the life of Agnes Grey, a young governess, as she works in a number of households and experiences the difficulties of her position. It expl...

The Tale of Rusty Wren Cover image

The Tale of Rusty Wren by Arthur Scott Bailey

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a tiny bird, living in a hole in a tree and singing to the world? The Tale of Rusty Wren by Arthur...

The Children of Odin  Cover image

The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum

Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of th...

Myths That Every Child Should Know  Cover image

Myths That Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Wright Mabie

A selection of famous and timeless myths, adapted for a junior audience.

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville Cover image

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville by L. Frank Baum

In 'Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville,' the three cousins, Patsy, Beth, and Louise, return from their European adventures and find themselves thrust int...

Reviews for Mother West Wind's Children

No reviews posted or approved, yet...