This certainly should give Danny Meadow Mouse enough cause for concern; but lately, he's been worrying about something else — his short tail! In fact, he wants so much to have a different tail that he almost forgets to take care of the one he has.Danny spends much of his time avoiding the likes of Hooty the Owl, who drifts effortlessly above him in the open air; Reddy Fox and old Granny Fox, who stalk him as he races through snow tunnels; Mr. Blacksnake, who silently slithers after him through the grass; and other pesky predators.Youngsters will enjoy reading and listening to the adventures of the plucky vole and his friends as they explore Farmer Brown's orchard, the Old Briar-patch, and the enchanting world of the Green Forest. The text has been completely reset in large, easy-to-read type and Thea Kliros has adapted six black-and-white illustrations from the originals by Harrison Cady.

    Burgess was also a noted conservationist. In writing for youngsters he combined a gift for storytelling with his love of the outdoors, creating an entertaining menagerie of animals whose adventures he skillfully recounted in a series of charming fables. In them, he taught young readers about nature and encouraged them to love the "lesser folk in fur and feathers."In this delightfully told tale, Burgess chronicles the escapades of Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who's known throughout the Green Forest as a mischief maker. Narrowly escaping the clutches of Shadow the Weasel and Redtail the Hawk, the bushy-tailed little fellow decides to leave the forest for a new home, only to learn that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.First published in 1915, this engaging story will charm readers of all ages — as well as young listeners.

    . . a journey to survive. Thor, a mighty grizzly, and Muskwa, a motherless bear cub, become companions in the Canadian wilderness, going from one adventure to another, picking berries, fishing in rivers, encountering other animals of the forest—all while two bear trappers are drawing nearer and nearer. . . .

    But Sammy often does things he shouldn't do — like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he's a thief — especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale — enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations — combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature.One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children's books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) created heartwarming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, bestsellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.

    In this wise woodland fable, Tommy experiences life from the point of view of several forest creatures, including a bird, a mink, and a humble toad. In the course of his adventures, Tommy learns that the life of "lesser folk of fur and feathers" isn't quite what he imagined it to be. This heartwarming century-old tale by master storyteller Thornton Burgess features the original edition's charming Harrison Cady illustrations.

    Howard Roger Garis (1873-1962) was an American author, best known for a series of books that featured the character of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an engaging elderly rabbit.

    It is a collection of ferret information from individuals raising them on a small scale, and large ferret breeding farms located mostly in or near New London (Ferretville), Ohio.The history of ferret raising in America is given, starting with Henry Farnsworth and his three sons, at Rochester, Ohio, and the practices of large breeders, such as Held & Anderson and Chamberlain Brothers, are described. The book explains hutches, feeding, diseases, breeding, and many uses of ferrets from hunting rats and rabbits to pulling line through long underground pipes for telephone companies. The use of ferret fur, and a prediction on the possible future industry, is also discussed. Ferret muzzles and harnesses are described and illustrated.Besides the author, other contributors to the work are Jules Burton, H. M. Staver of Stephenson Co, IL, Arthur N. Anderson of Boone Co, IL, and the US Government Bulletin on destroying rats. Letters from ferret raisers are included, such as G. W. Fradley of Canada, C. E. Wynn of Webster Co, IA, Clifford Martin of Webster Co, NE, P. H. Doss of West Virginia, Bert R. Northrop of Chenango Co, NY, and John C. Siburt of Marshall Co, WV.This digital reproduction contains all of the text of the original book, including the 46 photographs and illustrations. The scanned image of the original work may be viewed at Internet Archive (archive.org).