Category: Thorton W. Burgess Wildlife Series Audiobooks

The Adventures of Bob White is another great volume in the long list of children’s books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this book, Bob White and Mrs. Bob White make a new home near the Old Briar Patch where they become neighbors with Peter Rabbit. We learn what Bob White likes to eat, how he protects his nest from being discovered, and who his friends and his enemies are. We also learn that sometimes it’s not good to know everything, that arithmetic can be a useful tool, and that a Bob White needs to stay far away from the two-legged creatures who carry fire-sticks.

1 Hour and 41 Minutes.

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The Adventures of Bobby Coon is another rousing adventure in the long-time favorite series of children’s books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess.
In this engaging story, our friend Bobby Raccoon suffers a series of mishaps. Following a bad dream, he bites his own tail, is given a dreadful fright, learns that Farmer Brown’s Boy is a kind friend, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, gets a terrible shaking and more. Happily, he has friends to help, and is rescued by Peter Rabbit. Will he heal from his wounds fast enough and well enough for him to find a new home before it’s time to hibernate again?

1 Hour and 36 Minutes.

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In The Adventures of Buster Bear audiobook, Buster Bear has many adventures and misadventures as he meets the different characters in the Green Forest near the Laughing Brook. Along the way, we learn about the habits of Buster and his friends and we learn little lessons about life such as the importance of sharing, not stealing, making friends and not sticking one’s head into tin pails.

1 Hour and 44 Minutes.

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The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel is another volume in the favorite children’s series by the conservationist, Thornton W. Burgess. Chatterer the Red Squirrel finds himself in trouble again and is forced to abandon his old home. As the search for a new home begins, Chatterer’s curiosity gets the better of him and a moment of carelessness causes him to stumble into a far different home than he ever imagined. This book is Thornton W. Burgess at his best as he captures the personalities and behaviors of the animals in the Green Forest delightfully well and tells a story of mischievousness and unexpected friendship.

2 Hours.

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The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse, another favorite among the moral tales by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess, highlighting our favorite animal friends in nature. Danny’s is a life of many adventures, as well as narrow escapes! As is the nature of mice, he spends most of his time simply trying to survive. Danny begins the book regretting the shortness of his tail, but he is corrected by Mr. Toad, who explains that it is really a benefit helping him to evade capture. Then our small friend has a series of stalkings by Reddy and Granny Fox. He is captured by Hooty the Owl and escapes mid-flight to Peter Rabbit’s briar patch. Peter goes to Farmer Brown’s peach orchard and gets caught in a snare and barely escapes himself. Finally Danny gets trapped in a tin can and must use his wits to, once again, escape Reddy Fox.

1 Hour and 45 Minutes – Dramatic reading.

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The Adventures of Grandfather Frog audio book is another funny and exciting volume in the favorite children’s series by the conservationist, Thornton W. Burgess. Follow along with Grandfather Frog as he ventures out to see the World beyond his old familiar home, The Smiling Pool. Watch him learn the downfalls of vices such as greediness, boasting, and recklessness, and come to the realization that “There’s no place like home”. Another great adventure from the beloved author, filled with humor, fun, and moral stories that your children will come back to again and again.

1 Hour and 58 Minutes.

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The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat is another interesting book by the famed conservationist Thornton W. Burgess, expertly woven with true-to-life animal antics and habits. The adventure starts out with Jerry Muskrat, against the advice of his mother and friends, getting caught in a trap. Jerry’s mother calls a meeting to try to figure out how to end the problem of traps in the forest. The big problem of the day, however, begins when the water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool, and Jerry Muskrat and his friends are naturally worried about what to do. Children will love finding out how Jerry, Little Joe Otter, Billy Mink, and others team up to solve the dilemma and save the day.

1 Hour and 58 Minutes – Dramatic Reading.

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The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk is another exciting adventure in the long-time favorite series of children’s books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Come along on the adventure as Jimmy Skunk has a long, hard day but comes out victorious in the end. In this tale Jimmy Skunk has encounters with Reddy Fox, Peter Rabbit, Unc’ Billy Possum and other acquaintances of his in the Green Meadows and Green Forest. Along the way, we learn some of the natural habits of Jimmy and his friends, as well as little lessons about life: the importance of always keeping one’s temper, keeping promises, and not playing practical jokes. To top off the tale is a philosophical discussion by Jimmy Skunk on the advantages of defensive weaponry. A great addition to your Burgess library!

1 Hours and 39 Minutes.

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The Adventures of Johnny Chuck audio book is another in the long list of children’s books by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this story, it is spring time and a young chuck’s fancy turns to thoughts of … traveling, protecting one’s turf, finding a new home, and yes, love. Along the way, we learn little lessons about life such as there are good and bad kinds of pride, the importance of keeping secrets and that, even in the animal world, the three most important factors in determining the desirability of property are “location, location, location.”

1 Hour and 38 Minutes.

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The Adventures of Mr. Mocker is an exciting book of animal tales by the famed conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Strange things are going on in the Green Forest! Everyone thinks Sammy Jay is keeping them awake by calling “Thief! Thief”, but he swears he was asleep. Unc’ Billy Possum is sure he heard one of his friends from the South, but when he looks his friends is nowhere to be found. Sticky-toes the Tree Toad hears his own voice coming from another tree, but he knows he didn’t say anything. Enjoy the story as the animals try to uncover the mystery, and figure out who’s playing tricks on them. A classic tale of mischief and forgiveness, an enjoyable read for all ages.

1 Hour and 41 Minutes – Dramatic reading.

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