Billy Mink's Swimming Party

From Old Mother West Wind, by Thornton W. Burgess

Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) wrote hundreds of stories about the animals of the Green Meadows, including Old Mother West Wind, first published in 1910. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Billy Mink's swimming party is a joyful celebration of friendship, play, and the courage to try something new—even when you think you might be too old. Young listeners meet characters who will appear again and again in Burgess's gentle world beside the Smiling Pool.

Band

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

Length

short · about 367 words in 6 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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