The Adventures of Sammy Jay - (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) by Thornton W Burgess (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This heartwarming tale of animal pranks and rivalries, enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations, has thrilled generations of youngsters with its gentle lessons about wildlife and their natural habitats. 30 illustrations.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Sammy Jay thinks he's a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn't do -- like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he's a thief -- especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale -- enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations -- combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature.<br>One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children's books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) created heartwarming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, bestsellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Sammy Jay thinks he's a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn't do -- like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he's a thief -- especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale -- enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations -- combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature.<br>One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children's books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) created heartwarming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, bestsellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.<br>Dover (2006) unabridged republication of the edition published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1915. 30 black-and-white illustrations. 96pp. 53/16 x 81/4. Paperbound.<br>ALSO AVAILABLE<br>Adventures of Grandfather Frog, Thornton W. Burgess. 96pp. 53/16 x 53/4. 0-486-27400-4<br>Adventures of Peter Cottontail, Thornton W. Burgess. 96pp. 53/16 x 81/3. 0-486-26929-9<br>Burgess Bird Book for Children, Thornton W. Burgess. 171pp. 53/8 x 81/2. 0-486-42840-0 <p/>For current price information write to Dover Publications, or log on to <b>www.doverpublications.com</b> -- and see every Dover book in print.<br>
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