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By Subject > Children > Children's Thrift Classics Finding and owning beloved classics has never been easier. Dover's inexpensive editions are perfect for young readers interested in the adventures of some very well-known characters. Interested in receiving a copy of the Dover Children's Book Catalog? Click here to sign up for our catalog mailing list. Recommendations... Little Women  by Louisa May Alcott Unforgettable depiction of mid-19th-century New England life recounts the life of four sisters: literary-minded Jo; Meg, the oldest; fashionable Amy; and gentle Beth. Abridged. all books in Children's Thrift Classics The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle  by Washington Irving Ichabod Crane faces the terror of the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle rises from a 20-year sleep to find a world vastly changed in these two delightful classics of American literature. all books in Children's Thrift Classics Old Mother West Wind  by Thornton W. Burgess Beloved classic recounts the adventures of the animals in the Green Forest — Billy Mink's swimming party, Reddy Fox's fishing expedition, many more. 6 full-page illustrations. all books in Children's Thrift Classics Black Beauty  by Anna Sewell Beloved classic tells the moving story of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners, revealing much about human conduct and the social ills of the time. Abridged. all books in Children's Thrift Classics Favorite Greek Myths  by Bob Blaisdell Adventures, calamities, and conquests abound in stirring tales about Pandora's box, King Midas and his golden touch, the dreaded Cyclops, Narcissus and Echo, and many other familiar figures. all books in Children's Thrift Classics Huckleberry Finn  by Mark Twain In this classic of American literature, Huck and the escaped slave Jim set off down the Mississippi on a raft for a series of memorable adventures. Abridged, easy-to-read version includes 15 black-and-white illustrations. all books in Children's Thrift Classics The Adventures of Peter Cottontail  by Thornton W. Burgess Timeless classic recounts Peter's adventures in the Green Forest as he discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits Reddy Fox, learns important lessons about not doing what Nature never intended. 6 illustrations. all books in Children's Thrift Classics North American Indian Tales  by W. T. Larned Seven authentic Native American tales, among them "The Little Boy and Girl in the Clouds," "The Child of the Evening Star," and "The Boy Who Snared the Sun." 29 new illustrations. all books in Children's Thrift Classics Robin Hood  by Bob Blaisdell Legendary outlaw and his merry band spring to life, thrilling young readers with feats of daring, tests of strength, struggles against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. 6 new black-and-white illustrations by Thea Kliros. all books in Children's Thrift Classics A Child’s Garden of Verses  by Robert Louis Stevenson "The Land of Counterpane," "The Land of Nod" and 62 other poems voice the many moods and currents of a child's imaginings. Reprinted in large, easy-to-read type, with new illustrations. all books in Children's Thrift Classics Products in Children's Thrift Classics The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon by Thornton W. Burgess Delightfully instructive tale of another denizen of the Green Forest. Bobby bites his own tail, is horribly frightened, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, and more before he finds a new home. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Buster Bear by Thornton W. Burgess Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations. Our Price $2.50 The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel by Thornton W. Burgess Delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy-tailed mischief-maker who learns that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles. Our Price $2.50 The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse by Thornton W. Burgess Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators. Our Price $2.00 Adventures of Don Quixote by Argentina Palacios Charming retelling of the hilarious misadventures of Don Quixote, the idealistic knight, and his squire, Sancho Panza, who set out to right the wrongs of the world. 6 new illustrations. Abridged edition. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Grandfather Frog by Thornton W. Burgess Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Happy Jack by Thornton W. Burgess Happy Jack Squirrel starts the day cheerily enough but soon finds himself trying every trick he knows to get away from nasty Shadow the Weasel. 4 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $3.00 The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat by Thornton W. Burgess Charming fable about the animals in the Green Forest and what happens when water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Large, easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk by Thornton W. Burgess Jimmy Skunk gets even, Reddy Fox learns a lesson about preparedness, and Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance. An engaging tale with gentle lessons about courtesy, kindness, and preparedness. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Johnny Chuck by Thornton W. Burgess Spring has arrived and Johnny Chuck goes wandering, gets in a fight, and sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. 6 illustrations. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Old Man Coyote by Thornton W. Burgess The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad by Thornton W. Burgess Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, and other woodland creatures secretly trail Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature and the environment. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver by Thornton W. Burgess The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook and make a new home. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Peter Cottontail by Thornton W. Burgess Timeless classic recounts Peter's adventures in the Green Forest as he discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits Reddy Fox, learns important lessons about not doing what Nature never intended. 6 illustrations. Our Price $2.50 The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi Exciting tale about the naughty puppet that turns into a loving and obedient little boy after a series of harrowing experiences. 30 new illustrations. Abridged. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack by Thornton W. Burgess Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations. Our Price $1.50 The Adventures of Prickly Porky by Thornton W. Burgess Learn how Prickly Porky makes friends, what makes Old Granny Fox lose her dignity, and more in this entertaining collection of tales from a master storyteller. Our Price $2.50 The Adventures of Reddy Fox by Thornton W. Burgess Timeless fable of an overconfident little fox who steals a plump pet hen and is hotly pursued by Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound. 6 black-and-white line illustrations. New preface. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Sammy Jay by Thornton W. Burgess 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. Our Price $2.00 The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum by Thornton W. Burgess When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. For children 6–10. 6 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $1.50 Next 20

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