Thornton W. Burgess / Thornton WBurgess
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
A fresh breath of village sunshine and woodland mischief, The Adventures Of Old Mr. Toad sparks delight in every reader’s heart. Awdful or not, this jaunty tale of a stocky hero and his clever companions lingers in the mind like a favourite lullaby.This edition presents a concise, warmly moral slice of early twentieth century life-an illustrated classic book that invites children and grown‑ups alike into a world of animal adventure stories. With gentle wit and vivid rural scenes, Burgess crafts timeless themes of friendship, perseverance, and kindness, set against quaint rural life and the rhythms of the American countryside. It works beautifully for classroom reading aloud or family reading, offering nature moral lessons wrapped in easygoing charm and memorable character moments that echo Beatrix Potter without copying, while standing proudly as an American classic.A note on literary and historical significance: Burgess’s work helped shape a generation of juvenile fiction, bridging old‑world charm and American storytelling. This Alpha Editions edition is more than a reprint-it is a restored artefact designed for today’s readers and tomorrow’s collectors, a cultural treasure that honours the book’s enduring appeal.Whether you’re a casual reader revisiting a childhood favourite or a classic‑literature collector seeking a thoughtfully curated edition, this book promises warmth, wit, and the quiet wonder of a bygone rural American world.
