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Danny Meadow Mouse learns to laugh, Grandfather Frog gets even, and the Merry Little Breezes have a busy day in the second volume of Thornton Burgess's popular Green Forest series. These heartwarming tales recount the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, Hooty... Read Full Overview

Mother West Wind's Children is a collection of fifteen "Why" stories: Why are Peter Rabbit's ears so long? Why does Reddy Fox have no friends? These and more entertaining children's stories all feature in this wonderful volume.

Why are Peter Rabbit's ears so long? And why does Reddy Fox have no friends? Learn the answers to these and other mysteries about the beloved animals of the Green Meadow in this time-honored collection of fifteen tales. This classic title, companion to the perennial favorite... Read Full Overview

MEADOW MOUSE SMELLS A RAT Grandfather Frog told the story: "Back then there was a great deal of trouble, for someone was stealing -- yes, stealing Mr. Rabbit complained first. But no one really believed what Mr. Rabbit said, for he had a bad name for telling... Read Full Overview

Why are Peter Rabbit's ears so long? And why does Reddy Fox have no friends? Learn the answers to these and other mysteries about the beloved animals of the Green Meadow in this time-honored collection of fifteen tales. This classic title, companion to the perennial favorite... Read Full Overview

MEADOW MOUSE SMELLS A RAT

Grandfather Frog told the story: "Back then there was a great deal of trouble, for someone was stealing -- yes, stealing Mr. Rabbit complained first. But no one really believed what... Read Full Overview

Why are Peter Rabbit's ears so long? And why does Reddy Fox have no friends? Learn the answers to these and other mysteries about the beloved animals of the Green Meadow in this time-honored collection of fifteen tales. This classic title, companion to the perennial favorite... Read Full Overview

Thornton Burgess was born in 1874 in Sandwich, Massachusetts. While growing up he explored the fields, woods, and salt marshes of Cape Cod, where he came to know the birds, animals, and plant life well. Later, as a grown man, he told stories to his young son about the animals... Read Full Overview