Reddy Fox Goes Fishing

From Old Mother West Wind, by Thornton W. Burgess

Thornton W. Burgess wrote Old Mother West Wind in 1910, a collection of gentle animal stories set on the Green Meadows. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Reddy Fox is a timeless character who learns through his own mistakes — and this story shows children that curiosity, pride and disobedience often meet natural consequences. Burgess's warm storytelling has introduced generations of young listeners to the rhythm of the natural world.

Band

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

Length

short · about 386 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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