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About Thornton W. Burgess

Thornton Waldo Burgess, a devoted naturalist and conservationist, knew that instilling a love of the natural world in young people was one of the best ways to inspire conservation in adults. His writings spanned over fifty years, more than 170 books and 15,000 articles, and inspired several generations.Many of Burgess' observations of nature were featured in his stories, and his many characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, and many others, displayed both animal and human traits that were very recognizable to readers. The Boston Museum of Science awarded Burgess a special gold medal for "leading children down the path to the wide wonderful world of the outdoors. Burgess lived in Massachusetts. Learn more about Thornton Burgess at thorntonburgess.org.

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World Children's Day

Loving The Adventures of Peter Cottontail by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press.

1 month ago

Egg Day

Big eggs, small eggs, scrambled eggs, dinosaur eggs - this book is a great story book all about eggs! The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press.

2 months ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Adventures of Peter Cottontail by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press.

4 years ago

Hug a Bear Day

The Adventures of Buster Bear by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press is brilliant!

5 years ago

Red Squirrel Awareness Week

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel is all about Squirrels. By Thornton W. Burgess, published by Seagrass Press.

5 years ago

Bedtime Stories

Why not enjoy The Adventures of Reddy Fox by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press

5 years ago

Bedtime Stories

Why not enjoy The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press

5 years ago

Bedtime Stories

Why not enjoy The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel by Thornton W. Burgess from Seagrass Press

5 years ago

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