Jerry Muskrat's Party

From Old Mother West Wind, by Thornton W. Burgess

Jerry Muskrat's Party comes from Old Mother West Wind (1910) by Thornton W. Burgess, an American author who wrote gentle animal stories set in the Green Meadows and the Smiling Pool. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Burgess created characters that behave like friends and neighbours, learning to solve problems with kindness and creativity. This story is worth a child's time because it shows how good hosts notice when their guests are unhappy — and how clever thinking can turn a disappointing party into a wonderful one for everyone.

Band

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

Length

short · about 357 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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