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ⓘ About Thornton W. Burgess
Thornton Waldo Burgess was an outdoors and nature and children’s book author. Burgess prided himself as a conservationist, naturalist, and lover of nature and the animals that make their home in it which is why he wrote about it for more than five decades. By the time of his retirement, he had written more than 15, 000 short stories for newspaper columns and more than 170 books. Thornton was born to Thornton W Burgess senior (who was directly descended from one of the pioneer settlers of Sandwich Thomas Burgess) and Caroline F Haywood. His father died in 1874, the year he was born and he would be brought up by his mother who still lived in Sandwich. With no father in his life, Burgess spent much of his youthful life working eighty hours a day trying to earn a living. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, Thornton W. Burgess has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Thornton W. Burgess
The Adventures of Reddy Fox
The Adventures of Reddy Fox continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Peter Cottontail, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Mr. Mocker
The Adventures of Mr. Mocker continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail and His Green Forest Friends
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail and His Green Forest Friends is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Sammy Jay
The Adventures of Sammy Jay continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Buster Bear
The Adventures of Buster Bear continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Prickly Porky
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Prickly Porky, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Adventures of Old Man Coyote
The Adventures of Old Man Coyote is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack
The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Adventures of Bobby Coon
The Adventures of Bobby Coon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Bob White
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Bob White, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Adventures of Ol' Mistah Buzzard
The Adventures of Ol' Mistah Buzzard continues the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Old Mr. Buzzard
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Old Mr. Buzzard, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books with The Adventures of Grandfather Frog, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books with Mother West Wind's Animal Friends, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Mother West Wind's Neighbors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books with Mother West Wind's Neighbors, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Old Mother West Wind
Old Mother West Wind is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories
Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories continues the Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mother West Wind "When" Stories
Mother West Wind "When" Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Mother West Wind "Where" Stories
Mother West Wind "Where" Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Mother West Wind 'How' Stories
Mother West Wind 'How' Stories continues the Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mother West Wind's Children
Mother West Wind's Children is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Longlegs the Heron
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Smiling Pool Books with Longlegs the Heron, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Billy Mink
Billy Mink is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Smiling Pool Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Little Joe Otter
The Adventures of Little Joe Otter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Smiling Pool Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Jerry Muskrat at Home
Jerry Muskrat at Home is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Smiling Pool Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories
The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories continues the Publication Order of The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories: Volume Two
The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories: Volume Two continues the Publication Order of The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lightfoot the Deer
Lightfoot the Deer continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tommy and the Wishing Stone
Tommy and the Wishing Stone continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Happy Jack
The Adventures of Happy Jack is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Mrs. Peter Rabbit
Mrs. Peter Rabbit is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with The Burgess Bird Book for Children, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with The Burgess Animal Book for Children, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Blacky the Crow
Blacky the Crow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of Blacky the Crow
The Adventures of Blacky the Crow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Buster Bear's Twins
Buster Bear's Twins is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Burgess Flower Book For Children
The Burgess Flower Book For Children is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Dear Old Briar-Patch
The Dear Old Briar-Patch continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Littlest Christmas Tree
The Littlest Christmas Tree continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
How Peter Cottontail Got His Name
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with How Peter Cottontail Got His Name, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Mr. Mocker GB
Mr. Mocker GB is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
Animal Tales
Animal Tales continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Peter Rabbit Plays a Joke
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with Peter Rabbit Plays a Joke, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Peter Cottontail: Full-Color Sturdy Book
Peter Cottontail: Full-Color Sturdy Book continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Great Joke On Jimmy Skunk
A Great Joke On Jimmy Skunk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Adventures of Reddy Fox and Prickly Porky
The Adventures of Reddy Fox and Prickly Porky is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Christmas Reindeer
The Christmas Reindeer continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bobby Coon's Mistake
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with Bobby Coon's Mistake, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
Big Book of Animal Stories
Big Book of Animal Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Boy Scouts On Lost Trail
The Boy Scouts On Lost Trail is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Boy Scouts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Thornton W. Burgess have come to expect.
The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Boy Scouts Books with The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
The Boy Scouts on Swift River
The Boy Scouts on Swift River continues the Publication Order of Boy Scouts Books story arc with Thornton W. Burgess's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Boy Scouts of Woodcraft Camp
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Boy Scouts Books with The Boy Scouts of Woodcraft Camp, another outstanding contribution from Thornton W. Burgess.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Thornton W. Burgess?
Thornton W. Burgess is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 64 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books, Publication Order of Old Mother West Wind Books, Publication Order of Smiling Pool Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Thornton W. Burgess series to start with?
For readers new to Thornton W. Burgess's work, the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 22 books. Begin with The Adventures of Reddy Fox to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Thornton W. Burgess written?
Thornton W. Burgess has written over 64 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Thornton W. Burgess books in order?
Yes, reading Thornton W. Burgess's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Thornton W. Burgess write in?
Thornton W. Burgess writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 64 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Thornton W. Burgess's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Thornton W. Burgess's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Thornton W. Burgess's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Thornton W. Burgess's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Bedtime Story Books Books series. The first book, The Adventures of Reddy Fox, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.