"The Mother West Wind Collection, Volume 2" is a compilation of the last four Thornton W. Burgess books in the "Mother West Wind" series. These are "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," "Mother West Wind 'How' Stories," "Mother West Wind 'When' Stories," and "Mother West Wind 'Where' Stories." * * * * "The Mother West Wind Collection, Volume 2" continues the stories of the inhabitants of the Green Meadow and the Green Forest. Follow Peter Rabbit down the Crooked Little Path to the Smiling Pool as he heads over to visit old Grandfather Frog in the hopes of getting another story about one of his neighbors, and how he, or she, got something special from Old Mother Nature. Children will love hearing, and reading, about Peter Rabbit, Blacky the Crow, Lightfoot the Deer, Johnny Chuck, Reddy Fox, Dippy the Loon, and all the other animals that inhabit the Green Forest, Green Meadow, and Smiling Pool in the 64 stories included in this volume. These stories explain how tails were earned, and lost; why some animals are loved more than others; how many of them found their place in nature, and their homes; where and how they learned valuable lessons about themselves and others; and many other things that are sure to entertain and delight both children and adults. * * * * The books in this volume are part of Thornton W. Burgess's long running -- and much beloved -- series of children's nature books about the Green Meadow and the Green Forest. * * * * Young readers travel to the timeless world of the Green Forest and Smiling Pool. Gentle lessons about nature, the environment, and the "lesser folk of fur and feathers" for today's young readers and listeners. * * * * Any imaginative child will be captivated by this book. The chapters are short, with simple language that children will identify with. Read aloud to pre-readers, or read by children themselves, this book will surely be a family favorite in no time, if it isn't already. * * * * Included are the original sixteen illustrations from the first editions. * * * * Check out the other Thornton Burgess books published by Flying Chipmunk Publishing!