{"product_id":"mother-west-winds-neighbors-paperback","title":"Mother West Wind's Neighbors - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThornton W. Burgess\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelightful fables from the Green Forest reveal why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow, why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head, who stole Mrs. Grouse's eggs, and 13 other captivating tales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up during the late 19th century in Sandwich, Massachusetts, Thornton W. Burgess often wandered through the countryside, where he learned to recognize and appreciate the birds and animal life of the area. Later on, as an adult, he told stories to his young son about these same creatures. His first book, \u003ci\u003eOld Mother West Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1910, contained a collection of these stories. Three years later it was followed by \u003ci\u003eMother West Wind's Neighbors\u003c\/i\u003e -- 15 delightful fables from the world of the Green Forest and Green Meadows.\u003cbr\u003eIn this classic of children's literature, readers find out why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow and why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head. They'll learn what is in Mrs. Possum's big pocket and how Hooty the Owl gets even. They'll even find out who stole Mrs. Grouse's eggs, discover why Sammy Jay cries Thief, and uncover other secrets of Mother West Wind's neighbors.\u003cbr\u003eBrimming with gentle humor and real lessons about nature, these enchanting tales will captivate today's youngsters as much as they charmed audiences generations ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8.26 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756163072288,"sku":"9780486428468","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/64bba96c57522171f46683e28baa1508.webp?v=1780075991","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mother-west-winds-neighbors-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}