The Burgess Bedtime Story-Books

by Thornton W. Burgess

The Burgess Bedtime Story-Books have delighted generations of children. Each of the twenty volumes in the series focuses on one of the animal inhabitants of the Green Meadow, the Smiling Pool, or the Green Forest, and the adventures it has with its neighbors. A regular cast of characters, including sly Reddy Fox, curious Peter Cottontail, and mischievous Sammy Jay appear in most volumes, giving children an opportunity to get to know them and their ways well. All the characters are memorably drawn, even those that appear in just one or two of the books. The simple plots, some with an element of mystery and all with a touch of humor, arouse the children's interest. Often the plot turns on the arrival of a newcomer to the Green Forest. As the other animals get to know the ways of the newcomer, so do the children hearing about his adventures. Once children experience one of the books in this series, they are eager for more! This makes the series a perfect introduction to chapter books for children ages four to six, as well as excellent practice for emerging readers.