
By Thornton W. Burgess
CHAPTER I. MRS. REDWING'S SPECKLED EGG
CHAPTER II WHY GRANDFATHER FROG HAS NO TAIL
CHAPTER III HOW REDDY FOX WAS SURPRISED
CHAPTER IV WHY JIMMY SKUNK WEARS STRIPES
CHAPTER V THE WILFUL LITTLE BREEZE
CHAPTER VI REDDY FOX GOES FISHING
CHAPTER VII JIMMY SKUNK LOOKS FOR BEETLES
CHAPTER VIII BILLY MINK'S SWIMMING PARTY
CHAPTER IX PETER RABBIT PLAYS A JOKE
Old Mother West Wind drifts down from the Purple Hills each sunrise, her great bag spilling out a troupe of merry little breezes. These playful gusts dart through Green Meadows, teasing Johnny Chuck, warning him of the farmer’s gun, and greeting Grandfather Frog on his lily‑pad perch. Their gentle mischief sets the tone for a world where nature’s sounds become stories.
When the breezes learn that Mrs. Redwing’s speckled egg is in danger, they rally to protect it from the curious farm boy, Tommy Brown. With a swift tug of his straw hat and a cascade of whispering wind, the breezes turn a simple morning into a lively rescue adventure. Along the way, readers meet a host of forest friends—rabbits, foxes, skunks, and otters—each involved in curious, heart‑warming escapades.
The collection unfolds as a series of lighthearted fables, offering clever twists on everyday woodland life. Young listeners will enjoy the rhythmic narration and the gentle morals tucked into each tale, while the vivid characters keep the imagination swirling like a fresh spring breeze.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (91K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Release date
2001-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1965
Best known for bringing friendly animal characters like Peter Cottontail to life, this beloved children's writer turned a deep love of nature into stories that entertained generations of young readers. His books mixed gentle adventure with close observation of the natural world, helping make conservation feel personal and fun.
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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