| Author |
Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
| Title |
Old Mother West Wind
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Old Mother West Wind" by Thornton W. Burgess is a delightful children's book written in the early 20th century. The book is a collection of whimsical stories that introduce young readers to the adventures of various animal characters living in the meadows and woods. Through these tales, readers are engaged with themes of friendship, mischief, and life lessons in a charming and playful manner. The narrative revolves around Old Mother West Wind, who, accompanied by her cheerful children, the Merry Little Breezes, brings joy and playful antics to the animal inhabitants of the Green Meadows and the Smiling Pool. Each story highlights different characters, like Johnny Chuck, Reddy Fox, and Sammy Jay, as they experience a range of adventures that include humorous mishaps, valuable life lessons, and interactions with nature. From the clever schemes of the breezes to the antics of various wildlife, the tales emphasize friendship and the importance of community while incorporating light moral teachings relevant to young readers. Overall, this collection captures the essence of nature and childhood wonderment through imaginative storytelling. (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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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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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. |
2557 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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