Beschreibung:
Where did Grandfather Frog get his big mouth, and why doesn't Buster Bear have a tail? When did Mr. Bluebird win his coat, and how did Howler the Wolf get his name? This charming collection of fables transports readers and listeners into Thornton Burgess's Green Forest. In the magical woodland home of Peter Cottontail, Bob White, Spotty the Turtle, and other adventurous animals, children learn gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.These 17 stories originated with the author's Old Mother West Wind series of "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books. This modern edition features vibrantly re-colored versions of Harrison Cady's original illustrations. Each tale is just a few pages long ? ideal for bedtime reading and quickly lulling children off to sleep.
Why Jimmy Skunk Never HurriesWhy Sammy Jay Has a Fine CoatWhy Buster Bear Appears to Have No TailWhy Spotty the Turtle Carries His House with HimWhy Paddy the Beaver Has a Broad TailHow Howler the Wolf Got His NameHow Lightfoot the Deer Learned to JumpHow the Eyes of Old Mr. Owl Became FixedHow Old Mr. Heron Learned PatienceWhen Mr. Bluebird Won His Beautiful CoatWhen Mr. Kingfisher Took to the GroundWhen Bob White Won His NameWhen Old Mr. Hare Became a TurncoatWhen Peter Rabbit First Met Bluffer the AdderWhere Grandfather Frog Got His Big MouthWhere Old Mrs. 'Gator Made the First IncubatorWhere Mr. Quack Got His Webbed Feet