Thornton W. Burgess (born January 14th,1874, died June 5th,1965) was born and grew up in Sandwich, MA. He was a naturalist and internationally recognized writer of 172 popular childrens' books and more than and 15,000 stories for daily columns in newspapers; which taught lessons of conservation and love of wildlife. Thortons series include "The Bedtime Story-Books", and the releated "Green Meadow Series" and "Mother West Wind Series". A museum dedicated to Mr. Burgess and his famous characters is located in Sandwich Village,
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Old Granny Fox and grandson Reddy Fox must use all their cunning to hunt up enough food to survive the long winter. Food in the Green Meadow is scarce but Farmer Brown's hens are locked up tight and protected by Bowser the Hound, so Granny takes a conceit... SEE MORE