Thornton W. Burgess was a conservationist and prolific author of children’s books. His gently humorous stories about the animals of the meadows and woods teach little lessons about getting along with others; they are perfect bedtime stories for small children.

Latest episodes of the podcast Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories by Thornton W. Burgess

• 01 – Why Striped Chipmunk Is Proud of His Stripes
• 02 – Why Peter Rabbit Cannot Fold His Hands
• 03 – Why Unc’ Billy Possum Plays Dead
• 04 – Why Reddy Fox Wears Red
• 05 – Why Jimmy Skunk Never Hurries
• 06 – Why Sammy Jay Has a Fine Coat
• 07 – Why Jerry Muskrat Builds His House in the Water
• 08 – Why Old Man Coyote Has Many Voices
• 09 – Why Miner the Mole Lives Under Ground
• 10 – Why Mr. Snake Cannot Wink
• 11 – Why Bobby Coon Has Rings on His Tail
• 12 – Why There Is a Black Head in the Buzzard Family
• 13 – Why Buster Bear Appears to Have No Tail
• 14 – Why Flitter the Bat Flies At Night
• 15 – Why Spotty the Turtle Carries His House With Him
• 16 – Why Paddy the Beaver Has a Broad Tail