WELCOME TO BURGESS BOOKS
Get ready to embark on a journey of wonder and excitement with Thornton W. Burgess books! This website was created specifically for homeschoolers and elementary/middle school teachers who want to teach kids valuable lessons through the classic literature of Thornton W. Burgess. The lovable animal characters in these stories find themselves in challenging situations, providing an opportunity to teach essential character traits that can be developed in both children and adults. Additionally, the site includes brief summaries, photos, and videos of the animals featured in the books, fostering a curiosity and love of animals. I offer lesson ideas, activities, thought-provoking questions, and other book suggestions that will aide in reading comprehension and discussions. Join us on this adventure and stay tuned for new content and resources to enjoy while reading these endearing stories!
WHO WAS THORNTON W. BURGESS?
Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author, who wrote over 100 books and thousands of newspaper columns over his lifetime. As a boy, he spent hours outside in nature exploring the woods and meadows near his home. As a young father and widower, Burgess wrote letters to his son who was spending time staying with relatives. In these letters he included the bedtime stories that became the inspiration for his fantastic and lovable woodland characters that lived within the Green Meadow, Green Forest, and Smiling Pool. These animal books are filled with adventure, humor and life lessons that have been enjoyed for generations.
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ABOUT ME
As a mother of four daughters, aged between 10-18, I have gained significant experience in raising children. Our family's initial exposure to Thornton W. Burgess books was when my eldest daughter was in kindergarten, and we were immediately captivated by the charming woodland characters depicted in these stories. Despite my extensive search for resources that incorporated the valuable moral lessons and animal studies found in these books, I found none that met my needs. As a result, I created this website to provide a comprehensive platform for parents who wish to instill love of animals and classic literature in their children. I am confident that this website will be a valuable resource for parents everywhere.
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