Little Joe Otter's Slippery Slide

From Old Mother West Wind, by Thornton W. Burgess

Old Mother West Wind is a 1910 collection of animal tales by American author Thornton W. Burgess, beloved for its gentle humour and woodland friendships. In this story, Little Joe Otter invents a muddy slide by the Smiling Pool, shares the fun with friends, and must rescue Peter Rabbit when a prank goes too far. Burgess's cheerful tales introduced generations of children to empathy, problem-solving, and the natural world.

Band

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

Length

short · about 380 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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