Thornton W Burgess

292 books • 21 series

Thornton Waldo Burgess, a devoted naturalist and conservationist, knew that instilling a love of the natural world in young people was one of the best ways to inspire conservation in adults. His writings spanned over fifty years, more than 170 books and 15,000 articles, and inspired several generations.Many of Burgess' observations of nature were featured in his stories, and his many characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, and many others, displayed both animal and human traits that were very recognizable to readers. The Boston Museum of Science awarded Burgess a special gold medal for "leading children down the path to the wide wonderful world of the outdoors. Burgess lived in Massachusetts. Learn more about Thornton Burgess at thorntonburgess.org.
Jan 22, 2009
Cover of Now I Remember

Now I Remember

Jan 1, 2009
Cover of The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Oct 31, 2008
Cover of The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse(Dodo Press)

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse(Dodo Press)

May 29, 2008
Cover of Short Works of Thornton W. Burgess

Short Works of Thornton W. Burgess

May 9, 2008
Cover of The Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Dodo Press)

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Dodo Press)

May 9, 2008
Cover of The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

Apr 30, 2008
Cover of Mother West Wind "When" Stories

Mother West Wind "When" Stories

Apr 18, 2008
Cover of Mother West Wind "Where" & Wind's Children Stories

Mother West Wind "Where" & Wind's Children Stories

Apr 18, 2008
Cover of Mother West Wind 'Why' & "How" Stories

Mother West Wind 'Why' & "How" Stories

Apr 1, 2008
Cover of Mother West Wind 'How' Stories by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Mother West Wind 'How' Stories by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Mar 6, 2008
Cover of The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Mar 1, 2008
Cover of The Adventures of Buster Bear by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Buster Bear by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Mar 1, 2008
Cover of The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic (Alan Rodgers Books)

Feb 1, 2008
Cover of Mother West Wind "How" Stories

Mother West Wind "How" Stories

Jan 1, 2008
Cover of Old Mother West Wind by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Old Mother West Wind by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic (Mother West Wind)

Dec 1, 2007
Cover of Old Granny Fox by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Old Granny Fox by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Dec 1, 2007
Cover of The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Dec 1, 2007
Cover of The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Nov 1, 2007
Cover of Happy Jack by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Happy Jack by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Nov 1, 2007
Cover of The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Oct 1, 2007
Cover of The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Oct 1, 2007
Cover of The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Sep 1, 2007
Cover of The Adventures of Mr. Mocker by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

The Adventures of Mr. Mocker by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Sep 1, 2007
Cover of Bowser the Hound by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic

Bowser the Hound by Thornton Burgess, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy & Magic