"Old Mother West Wind" by Thornton W. Burgess is a delightful children's classic that introduces readers to a charming cast of animal characters living in the Green Meadow and the Great Wood. Central to the story is Old Mother West Wind, who gently guides her animal friends and provides them with wisdom and support. The tale unfolds through various adventures, showcasing the interactions and relationships among characters like Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox. Through engaging storytelling and delightful illustrations, Burgess conveys important lessons about nature, friendship, and the value of kindness in the animal kingdom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Old Mother West Wind .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.
There are 76 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2020 by Independently Published .
Burgess lived in Massachusetts. Learn more about Thornton Burgess at thorntonburgess. org.
This book contains the following story:
Old Mother West Wind
Discover the answer to why Grandfather Frog has no tail and why Jimmy Skunk wears stripes, what happens at 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.