{"product_id":"thornton-burgess-mother-west-wind-books-vintage-set","title":"Thornton Burgess Mother West Wind Books Set – Vintage Children’s Animal Stories | Illustrated by Harrison Cady","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eThe Mother West Wind stories by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThornton W. Burgess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e have been cherished by generations of children for their gentle storytelling and memorable animal characters. Set in the peaceful Green Meadows and surrounding woodlands, these classic tales introduce readers to beloved figures like Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, and Grandfather Frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eWritten in the early twentieth century and beautifully illustrated by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHarrison Cady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Mother West Wind books combine engaging storytelling with subtle lessons about nature, kindness, and the natural world. Their short, episodic format makes them especially well-suited for read-aloud time and early independent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eThis vintage set reflects the enduring charm of Burgess’ work and continues to be a favorite among collectors, homeschool families, and those seeking timeless nature stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13qww9p\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eIncluded in this Set:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eMother West Wind “Where” Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eA delightful collection of tales answering curious questions about the animal world through imaginative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eMother West Wind “How” Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eStories that explore the “how” behind animal traits and behaviors, blending creativity with gentle lessons about nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eMother West Wind’s Animal Friends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eA collection featuring familiar woodland characters and their everyday adventures in the Green Meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eMother West Wind’s Children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eStories centered around the younger animal characters, filled with warmth, curiosity, and gentle life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1568re2\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eWhy Collect the Mother West Wind Books?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e~Written by Thornton W. Burgess, a beloved author of classic animal stories\u003cbr data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e~Illustrated by Harrison Cady with charming, recognizable artwork\u003cbr data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e~Short, engaging stories perfect for read-aloud time\u003cbr data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e~Encourages an appreciation for nature and animal life\u003cbr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e~A favorite for homeschool families and collectors of vintage children’s books\u003cbr data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e~A timeless addition to any classic children’s library\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rn7fjq\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eThese books have been well-loved over the years and their condition reflects it. Wear noted to the covers and spines. There is writing in pencil on the inside covers (both front \u0026amp; back) of all books. A few loose pages, and \u003cem\u003eMother West Wind \"How\" Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is missing the inside cover endpapers as well as one or two of the blank pages.  This book is the most well-loved of the set - it has crayon page numbers written on the first 15 pages of the book, a page tear or two and more. These are priced according to condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vewi83\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eA Timeless Collection of Classic Animal Stories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eThe Mother West Wind books continue to delight readers with their gentle humor, memorable characters, and peaceful woodland settings. These stories have remained favorites for over a century, offering a beautiful way to introduce children to classic literature and the wonders of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qoos31\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eExplore More Thornton Burgess Books\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eBrowse our full collection of \u003ca title=\"A collection of vintage animal stories written by Thornton Burgess.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logcabinvintage.com\/collections\/burgess-thornton\"\u003eThornton Burgess stories\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more beloved animal tales and vintage editions for your bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Log Cabin Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45825953595565,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/4664\/4909\/files\/ThorntonBurgessMotherWestWindBookSet_VintageChildren_sAnimalStories-IllustratedbyHarrisonCady-readaloudfavorites-frontcovers.jpg?v=1773772840","url":"https:\/\/www.logcabinvintage.com\/products\/thornton-burgess-mother-west-wind-books-vintage-set","provider":"Log Cabin Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}