Full Name: Thornton Waldo Burgess (sometimes called the Bedtime Story-Man)
Lived: January 14, 1874 – June 5, 1965 (lived to be 91 years old!)
Occupation: American conservationist and prolific author of children's stories
Prolific Writer:
Number of Works: By the time he retired, Burgess had written an impressive amount: more than 170 books and a whopping 15,000 stories for a daily newspaper column titled "Bedtime Stories."
Nature Enthusiast:
Inspiration: Burgess's love for nature and wildlife greatly influenced his writing.
Focus: His children's stories often featured animals as characters, personifying them and using them to teach moral lessons and encourage appreciation for the natural world.
Conservation: Burgess was also a conservationist, and his stories sometimes advocated for environmental protection.
Early Life and Career:
Birthplace: Sandwich, Massachusetts (on Cape Cod)
Early Life: Raised by his mother after his father died the year he was born.
Career Path: Though not initially aiming to be a children's author, Burgess turned to writing stories after facing unemployment.
Famous Works:
Some of his most famous series include "Old Mother West Wind," "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," and "The Burgess Bird Book for Children."
Legacy:
Burgess's stories were widely popular and helped to instill a love for nature in many young readers.
While some aspects of his work might be considered outdated today, his contribution to children's literature and his passion for conservation remain noteworthy.
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