The Bedtime Book that Begs to be Read Aloud Old Mother West Wind Tales is an utterly delightful updated version of the century-old classic by Thornton W. Burgess, completely rewritten in a lyrical and easier-to-read-aloud poetical version for today’s parents. Children delight in the mischievous antics of the animals and birds of the Grassy Green Meadow, the Pollywig Pool, and the Windily Wood. All the old favourites–Johnny Chuck, fly-gobbling Grandfather Frog, Jimmy Skunk, and sly Reddy Fox—are joined in their adventures by new characters such as Billy Brock, little Zoëy Otter and her brother Otty, Sneezle the Weasel, and Toby Cockles the Terrapin. And fun facts about the real-life habits of the animals portrayed in the stories are found after each chapter, offering educational insights into wildlife.