Thornton W. Burgess Books in Order
Thornton W. Burgess is a renowned American author, naturalist, and conservationist. He has captivated readers with his popular children's stories, beginning with the beloved Old Mother West Wind series in 1910. A prolific writer, Burgess has penned over 100 books and thousands of short stories throughout his illustrious career. His works showcase a deep appreciation for the natural world and a dedication to conservation, themes that continue to resonate with readers of all ages. With his unique voice and storytelling ability, Burgess has left a lasting impact on children's literature and remains a cherished figure in the world of nature writing. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers alike.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Thornton W. Burgess
- #1AmazonLightfoot the Deer(1906)
- #2AmazonTommy and the Wishing Stone(1915)
- #3AmazonThe Adventures of Happy Jack(1918)
- #4AmazonMrs. Peter Rabbit(1919)
- #5AmazonThe Burgess Bird Book for Children(1919)
- #6AmazonOld Granny Fox (With: Bob Blaisdell)(1920)
- #7AmazonBowser the Hound (With: Bob Blaisdell)(1920)
- #8AmazonThe Burgess Animal Book for Children(1922)
- #9AmazonBlacky the Crow(1922)
- #10AmazonWhitefoot the Wood Mouse(1922)
- #11AmazonThe Adventures of Blacky the Crow(1922)
- #12AmazonBuster Bear's Twins(1923)
- #13AmazonThe Burgess Flower Book For Children(1923)
- #14AmazonThe Burgess Seashore Book for Children(1929)
- #15AmazonThe Dear Old Briar-Patch(1947)
- #16AmazonThe Littlest Christmas Tree(1954)
- #17AmazonHow Peter Cottontail Got His Name(1957)
- #18AmazonMr. Mocker GB(1976)
- #19AmazonAnimal Tales(1990)
- #20AmazonPeter Rabbit Plays a Joke(1993)
- #21AmazonPeter Cottontail: Full-Color Sturdy Book(1996)
- #22AmazonPeter Cottontail Dot-to-Dot (With: Pat Stewart)(1998)
- #23AmazonPeter Cottontail Mazes (With: Pat Stewart)(1999)
- #24AmazonMeet Peter Cottontail (With: Pat Stewart)(1999)
- #25AmazonA Great Joke On Jimmy Skunk(2007)
- #26AmazonThe Adventures of Reddy Fox and Prickly Porky(2007)
- #27AmazonThe Christmas Reindeer(2010)
- #28AmazonThe Neatness of Bobby Coon (With: Harrison Cady,R.F. Gilmor)(2016)
- #29AmazonBobby Coon's Mistake(2016)
- #30AmazonBig Book of Animal Stories(2001)
- #31AmazonMouse Tales for Kids: Eleven Fairy Tales About Mice for Children (With: Peter I. Kattan,Luis Coloma)(2011)
- #32AmazonFifty Favorite Burgess Stories (With: Harrison Cady)(2011)
- #1AmazonMother West Wind's Animal Friends(1912)
- #2AmazonMother West Wind's Neighbors(1913)
- #3AmazonOld Mother West Wind(1914)
- #4AmazonMother West Wind 'Why' Stories(1915)
- #5AmazonMother West Wind "When" Stories(1917)
- #6AmazonMother West Wind "Where" Stories(1918)
- #7AmazonMother West Wind 'How' Stories(2008)
- #8AmazonMother West Wind's Children(2013)
- #1AmazonThe Adventures of Reddy Fox(1913)
- #2AmazonThe Adventures of Johnny Chuck(1913)
- #3AmazonThe Adventures of Peter Cottontail(1914)
- #4AmazonThe Adventures of Paddy the Beaver(1914)
- #5AmazonThe Adventures of Jerry Muskrat(1914)
- #6AmazonThe Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum(1914)
- #7AmazonThe Adventures of Mr. Mocker(1914)
- #8AmazonThe Adventures of Peter Cottontail and His Green Forest Friends(1914)
- #9AmazonThe Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel(1915)
- #10AmazonThe Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse(1915)
- #11AmazonThe Adventures of Sammy Jay(1915)
- #12AmazonThe Adventures of Buster Bear(1916)
- #13AmazonThe Adventures of Old Mr. Toad(1916)
- #14AmazonThe Adventures of Prickly Porky(1916)
- #15AmazonThe Adventures of Old Man Coyote(1916)
- #16AmazonThe Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack(1917)
- #17AmazonThe Adventures of Jimmy Skunk(1918)
- #18AmazonThe Adventures of Bobby Coon(1918)
- #19AmazonThe Adventures of Bob White(1919)
- #20AmazonThe Adventures of Ol' Mistah Buzzard(1919)
- #21AmazonThe Adventures of Old Mr. Buzzard(1919)
- #22AmazonThe Adventures of Grandfather Frog(1943)
About Thornton W. Burgess
Thornton W. Burgess is a renowned American author, naturalist, and conservationist. He has captivated readers with his popular children's stories, beginning with the beloved Old Mother West Wind series in 1910. A prolific writer, Burgess has penned over 100 books and thousands of short stories throughout his illustrious career. His works showcase a deep appreciation for the natural world and a dedication to conservation, themes that continue to resonate with readers of all ages. With his unique voice and storytelling ability, Burgess has left a lasting impact on children's literature and remains a cherished figure in the world of nature writing. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers alike.
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