Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories, by Thornton W. Burgess
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The Merry Little Breezes of Old Mother West Wind are great friends of Striped Chipmunk. They hurry to call on him the very first thing every morning after Old Mother West Wind has brought them down from the Purple Hills. They always beg him to stop and play with them, but often he refuses. But he does it in such a merry way and with such a twinkle in his eyes that the Merry Little Breezes never get cross because he won't play. No, Sir, they never get cross. If anything, they think just a little bit more of Striped Chipmunk because he won't play. You see, they know that the reason he won't play is because he has work to do, and Striped Chipmunk believes and says:
Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories, by Thornton W. Burgess- Published on: 2015-06-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .18" w x 6.00" l, .26 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 78 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. a blast from the past By B. Mundy I LOVED this book as a child and was so excited to find a copy of it here. It's a great book of stories, ones like your grandmother would tell you on a rainy night when you can't sleep and you miss your mother. They're humorous and sweet with just a bit of an edge. I remember reading this book over and over again when I was little and I'm so pleased to share it with the little ones in my life now.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Folklore book review By agrafstrom A GrafstromEssay #2L Sklaney3/10/11Mother West Wind "Why" Stories The author, Thornton W. Burgess's passion was to teach children about nature and was involved in conservation projects throughout his lifetime. He wrote over 170 books and 15,000 stories for children and the creator of the character Peter Rabbit. The book is a collection of 16 short stories, all of which have a different character as the focal point and a general lesson about practicing good values. Grandfather Frog, an old wise character that seems to know everything, tells all but one of the stories. Peter Rabbit is the seeker of stories in each chapter. He is continuously asking Grandfather Frog to tell him things about his neighbors. Why Reddy Fox wears red or Why Jimmy Skunk never hurries for example. After reading Mother West Wind Why Stories, I believe this is a wonderful book to help young children (ages 2-7) understand basic morals and the beauty of nature. There are many lessons in the stories but two stand out the most and are repeated throughout the book. The first one is to be happy with what Mother Nature has given you and take good care of it. The second is to be responsible for solving your own problems. Which I believe is a good way to show children the importance of independence. The story of Why Buster Bear appears to have no tail is a prime example of the lesson to be happy with what Mother Nature has given you. It starts with mentioning that Peter Rabbit is ashamed of his own tail and that he admires others. One day he notices that Buster Bear appears to have no tail. Grandfather frog tells Peter the story of how Mother Nature made him that way. Buster Bear's very far removed Great Grandfather was the king, and believes he should have a fine tail like some of the others, even though he has no need for it. Mother Nature gave him a tail to make him happy, even though his unhappiness was from envy. He soon found out that the other animals were making fun of him behind his back and asks Mother Nature to take it off. She decides to leave a barely noticeable tail on him as a reminder. The lesson is made clear at the end when Peter says "Thank you, Grandfather Frog. I think that hereafter I will be quite content with what I've got and never want things it is not meant that I should have." (Thornton 185) I think the simple ending helps young children comprehend the lesson, making it easier for it to stick in their minds. The lesson of taking care of what Mother Nature gives you comes from the story Why Peter Rabbit cannot fold his hands. The story is about Peter Rabbits far removed Great Grandfather being lazy and not keeping himself and his house clean for when Mother Nature came to visit. How he sat with his hands folded and watched his neighbors work their tails off. When Mother Nature's arrival was drawing closer old Mr. Rabbit got all of his nice neighbors to help him with his work and still didn't do anything but fall asleep. Mother Nature was so angry to see him sleeping and his house a mess she woke him up and said `In every single blessed day there's time for work and time for play. Who folds his arms with work undone doth cheat himself and spoil his fun' "Hereafter, Mr. Rabbit, you and your children and your children's children will never again be able to sit with folded arms until you or they have learned to work." (Thornton 25) This story teaches children to take care of their own messes and that you cannot expect others to take care of it for you. A subtle hint of the importance at an early age to keep their rooms clean and put their toys away. Which is not always an easy lesson to teach children. The lesson of solving your own problems is best represented by the story Why Spotty the Turtle carries his house with him. This is another lesson that is a pattern throughout the book. It is made clear that Mother Nature wants the animals to try and solve their problems before they come ask for her help. She wants them to be independent. Old Mr. Turtle did not have a shell at first and was very easy prey as food became harder to find during this certain drought back then. Out of being scared for his safety and life one day he hid under a piece of bark to avoid being seen. He went to shake the bark off his back it would not come off, this paid off in the end when a hungry animal comes along and mistakes him for a piece of bark instead of a tasty meal. He found that the bark made the perfect cover and he could carry it with him. Mother Nature saw that he was cleaver and his willingness to solve his own problems and rewarded him with a permanent shell to carry with him as his home, to protect him whenever he goes. I think the message in this story of responsibility and independence is important to teach young children. That they can always get help along the way but that they should try first because it might surprise them how much they can succeed. This is a wonderful children's book for parents who want to teach their children about not only nature and animals but about basic moral values. To be good to your neighbors and friends, to take care of what you're given in life, to be responsible and independent, and to be humble. I would recommend this book to every parent of young children.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book for young children By Wanda Stegall This is a wonderful book for young children. It is a special book for a parent or grandparent to read aloud to children 10 and younger. the chapters make fine bedtime stories.
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