Thornton W. Burgess

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Thornton W. Burgess - Buster Bear's Twins

Continuing the adventure of Buster Bear, we meet his twins, Boxer and Woof-Woof, from their first bath to misadventures with neighbors including Peter Rabbit. — Summary by Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson and 6 more 2 hours 32 minutes

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Animals & Nature

Thornton W. Burgess - Tommy and the Wishing Stone

This is the story about Tommy and how he came to better understand the animals around him. Tommy has a favourite stone that he likes to sit upon to think about his day and ponder his troubles. He comes to name this...

SweetHome 4 hours 45 minutes

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Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (version 3)

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (version 3)

Chatterer the Red Squirrel finds himself in trouble again and is forced to abandon his old home. As the search for a new home begins, Chatterer's curiosity gets the better of him and a moment of carelessness causes...

Jude Somers 1 hour 42 minutes

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Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

Author and editor of numerous children's books, Thornton W. Burgess was also a noted conservationist. In writing for youngsters he combined a gift for storytelling with his love of the outdoors, creating an...

Hannah M. 1 hour 32 minutes

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Thornton W. Burgess - Mother West Wind's Animal Friends

This is the 6th compilation of childrens bedtime stories by conservationist and newspaper columnist author Thornton Waldo Burgess. Burgess used his outdoor observations as plots for his stories. The stories involve...

Lian Pang and 6 more 2 hours 37 minutes

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Thornton W. Burgess - Mother West Wind 'Where' Stories

The continuing adventures of Peter Cottontail and his friends. — Summary by Jude Somers

Jude Somers 2 hours 52 minutes

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Children's Fiction

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Sammy Jay

There's nothing that sly troublemaker Sammy Jay likes better than stealing corn — unless it's playing tricks on the other animals in the forest. Yet Chatterer the Red Squirrel would like to keep his corn, thank you...

Rachel 1 hour 29 minutes

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum

Another short story for children by the well-known conversationalist and writer, Thornton W. Burgess. This story revolves around Unc' Billy Possum and his adventures.

James K. White and 2 more 1 hour 44 minutes

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Bob White

The Adventures of Bob White is another in the long line of children's books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, Bob White and Mrs. Bob White make a new home near the Old Briar Patch where they become...

John Lieder 1 hour 41 minutes

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Children's Fiction

Thornton W. Burgess - Mrs. Peter Rabbit (version 2)

This charming story chronicles the life of Peter rabbit and the many other woodland creatures that live in and around the brier batch. Peter finds himself not wanting to eat and finding everyday activities of life a...

Kelley007 and 3 more 2 hours 47 minutes

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Old Man Coyote

The Adventures of Old Man Coyote is another in the long list of children's books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, the residents of The Green Pasture and The Green Forest are concerned about a...

John Lieder 1 hour 45 minutes

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Thornton W. Burgess - Adventures of Peter Cottontail

This is the story of Peter Rabbit, a mischievous, but cautious, lagomorph who lives in the Green Meadows. Peter Rabbit begins his adventures with a quest for a new name, since his name is far too common for his taste....

Rosslyn Carlyle and 4 more 2 hours 3 minutes

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