The Willful Little Breeze

From Old Mother West Wind, by Thornton W. Burgess

Old Mother West Wind is a collection of animal stories by Thornton W. Burgess, first published in 1910. Burgess wrote hundreds of gentle nature tales to bring children close to the animals and landscape of New England. This story shows a small breeze learning that staying with family matters—and that even the smallest one can be brave and help others. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 324 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Old Mother West Wind, Thornton W. Burgess · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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