Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories
Thornton W. Burgess
Play
Length 2 h 53 min
Chapters 16
First published 1920
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. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)
Chapters
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01 - Why Striped Chipmunk Is Proud of His Stripes Read by Neeru Iyer 10:02
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02 - Why Peter Rabbit Cannot Fold His Hands Read by Rayne 8:54
3
03 - Why Unc' Billy Possum Plays Dead Read by musil 11:44
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04 - Why Reddy Fox Wears Red Read by musil 10:44
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05 - Why Jimmy Skunk Never Hurries Read by musil 10:44
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06 - Why Sammy Jay Has a Fine Coat Read by musil 10:23
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07 - Why Jerry Muskrat Builds His House in the Water Read by Rayne 9:45
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08 - Why Old Man Coyote Has Many Voices Read by Laurie Anne Walden 11:40
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09 - Why Miner the Mole Lives Under Ground Read by Kevin Maxson 11:11
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10 - Why Mr. Snake Cannot Wink Read by Bellona Times 11:57
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11 - Why Bobby Coon Has Rings on His Tail Read by MaryAnn 10:17
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12 - Why There Is a Black Head in the Buzzard Family Read by Sophia Choi 11:15
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13 - Why Buster Bear Appears to Have No Tail Read by Cheryl Hackney 11:08
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14 - Why Flitter the Bat Flies At Night Read by Laurie Anne Walden 11:05
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15 - Why Spotty the Turtle Carries His House With Him Read by Rayne 11:06
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16 - Why Paddy the Beaver Has a Broad Tail Read by Laurie Anne Walden 11:20
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