
In this gentle, illustrated tale the vast family of Mother West Wind sprinkles her Merry Little Breezes across a sun‑kissed meadow each morning. When a stray match ignites a sudden blaze, the breezes race to warn the meadow’s lively residents—rabbits, squirrels, muskrats, and a rotund mouse named Johnny Chuck—alerting them to the danger and guiding them to safety near the Smiling Pool. Along the way they enlist the help of the kindly Farmer Brown, whose quick response and brave helpers add a human touch to the woodland camaraderie.
The story unfolds as a celebration of teamwork and the way even the smallest wind‑whispers can make a big difference. Young listeners will delight in the colorful cast of animal friends, the rhythmic chatter of the breezes, and the uplifting message that caring for one another keeps the green world thriving. The narrative’s warm, rhythmic prose invites children to imagine breezy adventures while learning the value of quick thinking and community spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (136K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by K Nordquist, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-05-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1965
A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.
View all books
by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess