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Books by Thornton W. Burgess | Wonderlit

Books by Thornton W. Burgess

5 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the The Burgess Bedtime Story-Books and Burgess Books series, Thornton W. Burgess writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, animals, nature & outdoors.

Series

Mrs. Peter Rabbit

The Burgess Bedtime Story-Books

1 book · Ages 5–9

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

1 book · Ages 6–11

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Burgess Nature Books

1 book · Ages 7–12

Blacky the Crow

Green Forest Series

1 book · Ages 5–10

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

Bedtime Story-Books

1 book · Ages 4–9

By Age Range

Mrs. Peter Rabbit

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Mrs. Peter Rabbit

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Animals Nature & Outdoors Friendship & Loyalty Growing Up Adventure Empathy & Kindness Birds

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Little Hedgehog Books

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Jumping Mouse

Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans

Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans

Orion the Lion Meets Jake the Growling Dog

Samantha Shannon

Orion the Lion Meets Jake the Growling Dog