| Author |
Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
| Illustrator |
Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970 |
| Title |
Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Why Striped Chipmunk is proud of his stripes -- Why Peter Rabbit cannot fold his hands -- Why Unc' Billy Possum plays dead -- Why Reddy Fox wears red -- Why Jimmy Skunk never hurries -- Why Sammy Jay has a fine coat -- Why Jerry Muskrat builds his house in the water -- Why Old Man Coyote has many voices -- Why Miner the Mole lives under ground -- Why Mr. Snake cannot wink -- Why Bobby Coon has rings on his tail -- Why there is a black head in the buzzard family -- Why Buster Bear appears to have no tail -- Why Flitter the Bat flies at night -- Why Spotty the Turtle carries his house with him -- Why Paddy the Beaver has a broad tail.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Richard J. Shiffer and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories" by Thornton W. Burgess is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This whimsical book introduces young readers to a variety of animal characters who inhabit the world of Mother West Wind, telling tales of their adventures and explaining the wonders of nature. The stories often carry moral lessons, focusing on themes such as curiosity, kindness, friendship, and selflessness. The opening of the collection establishes a charming and playful tone, showcasing the lively interactions among animal characters like Striped Chipmunk, Grandfather Frog, and others. In the first story, the Merry Little Breezes urge Striped Chipmunk to play, but he insists he has work to do, demonstrating responsibility and the value of hard work. Grandfather Frog is then asked to explain why Striped Chipmunk has his distinctive stripes, leading to a tale of bravery, honor, and self-sacrifice, revealing that the stripes came as a reward for saving a friend from danger. This opening lays the groundwork for a series of delightful stories that combine humor, imagination, and valuable life lessons, enticing readers into a world where every animal has a tale worth telling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14958 |
| Release Date |
Feb 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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