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Welcome to the Burgess Books website — a resource for homeschoolers and teachers to explore the classic literature of Thornton W. Burgess! Through these timeless animal stories, kids can learn valuable character traits while fostering a love for nature. Here you'll find book summaries, lesson ideas, activities, and more. Check out the blog to discover additional book recommendations and other resources. Please note that this site is a work in progress, so stay tuned for new content on these beloved stories!
WHO WAS THORNTON W. BURGESS?
Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author, who wrote over 100 books and thousands of newspaper columns over his lifetime. As a boy, he spent hours outside in nature exploring the woods and meadows near his home. As a young father and widower, Burgess wrote letters to his son who was spending time staying with relatives. In these letters he included the bedtime stories that became the inspiration for his fantastic and lovable woodland characters that lived within the Green Meadow, Green Forest, and Smiling Pool. These animal books are filled with adventure, humor and life lessons that have been enjoyed for generations.
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