Mother West Wind 'How' Stories

Children will love hearing, and reading, how Old King Eagle got his white head, what happened when Old Mr. Mink first tried to swim, how Old Mr. Toad learned to sing, that Old Mr. Crow used to have a double tongue and how he came to lose it, how Howler the Wolf got his name, as well as eleven other stories that will delight both children and adults. * * * * Young readers travel to the timeless world of the Green Forest and Smiling Pool. Gentle lessons about nature, the environment, and the lesser folk of fur and feathers for today s young readers and listeners. * * * * Originally published in 1916, Mother West Wind How Stories is part of Thornton W. Burgess s long running, and much beloved, series of children s nature books about the Green Meadow and the Green Forest. This edition includes the original four illustrations. * * * * This book is the sixth in Thornton Burgess s Mother West Wind series. Any imaginative child will be captivated by this book. The chapters are short, with simple language that children will identify with, and is printed in easy-to-read 14-point type. Read aloud to pre-readers, or read by children themselves, this book will surely be a family favorite in no time. Mother West Wind How Stories is included with Mother West Wind Why Stories, Mother West Wind When Stories, and Mother West Wind Where Stories in Flying Chipmunk Publishing s The Mother West Wind Collection, Volume 2, available in both hardcover and paperback (ISBN 978-1-60459-807-0, and 978-1-60459-874-2, respectively). * * * * Check out the other Thornton Burgess books published by Flying Chipmunk Publishing at www. FlyingChipmunkPublishing.com. (And download the FREE 20 page Mother West Wind Coloring Book available there!)