Thornton W. Burgess

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

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Produktbeschreibung

Children will love hearing, and reading, about Grandfather Frog and his adventures in the Smiling Pool and the Green Meadow as he tricks Longlegs the Heron into standing on one leg all morning, why he decides to leave the Smiling Pool and explore the great world, how he escapes when Farmer Brown¿s boy catches him and decides to have him for dinner, how Danny Meadow Mouse helps him, and how Farmer Brown¿s cat Black Pussy both rescues him and catches him! * * * * Young readers travel to the timeless world of the Green Forest and Smiling Pool. Gentle lessons about nature, the environment, and the ¿lesser folk of fur and feathers¿ for today¿s young readers and listeners. * * * * Originally published in 1915, ¿The Adventures of Grandfather Frog¿ is part of the rich heritage of children¿s nature books left to us by Thornton W. Burgess in his long running ¿ and much beloved ¿ series of children¿s nature books about the Green Meadow and the Green Forest. * * * * Children This book is the eighth in Thornton Burgess¿s ¿Bed-Time Storybook¿ series. Any imaginative child will be captivated by this book. The chapters are short, with simple language that children will identify with, and is printed in easy-to-read 14-point type. Read aloud to pre-readers, or read by children themselves, this book will surely be a family favorite in no time. This edition includes the original four Harrison Cady illustrations. ¿The Adventures of Grandfather Frog¿ is included with ¿The Adventures of Mr. Mocker,¿ ¿The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat,¿ and ¿The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse¿ in Flying Chipmunk Publishing¿s ¿Thornton Burgess¿ Bed-Time Storybooks, Volume 2¿ (ISBN 978-1-60459-976-3) * * * * Check out the other Thornton Burgess books published by Flying Chipmunk Publishing at www.FlyingChipmunkPublishing.com. (And download the FREE 20 page ¿Mother West Wind/Peter Rabbit Coloring Book¿ available there!)

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Flying Chipmunk Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 76
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. März 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 125g
• ISBN-13: 9781604599633
• ISBN-10: 1604599634
• Artikelnr.: 29271064

Autorenporträt

Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) was an American author and naturalist best known for his enthralling children's books that brought the animal world to life. Burgess, who was born on January 14, 1874, in Sandwich, Massachusetts, and died on June 5, 1965, was a fervent advocate for nature education and conservation. Burgess is well recognized for his charming animal stories that combine fiction and natural history knowledge. He created endearing characters and fascinating narratives that both delighted and taught young readers about various animal behaviors and ecosystems. "Old Granny Fox," a children's book released in 1918, is one of his best-known works. The story is part of Burgess' long-running series "The Adventures of Johnny Chuck," which features a cast of endearing animal characters who teach important life lessons while navigating their wooded setting. "Old Granny Fox" follows the shrewd and crafty Granny Fox as she attempts to outwit her fellow forest dwellers. Burgess' storytelling not only instills a sense of adventure, but also crucial lessons about the consequences of one's actions and the delicate balance of nature.