Brief Description:
Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, including Farmer Brown's boy, who tries to protect Bob and his wife when a hunter arrives.

Marc Notes:
; Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, including Farmer Brown's boy, who tries to protect Bob and his wife when a hunter arrives..

Biographical Note:
Author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess's tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.


Publisher Marketing:
Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful "read aloud" edition for young children includes the original Harrison Cady illustrations.